Who is Karl Marx? What is the Communist Manifesto?

Karl Marx was a German philosopher during the 19th century. He worked primarily in the realm of political philosophy, and he was a famous advocate for communism. The Communist Manifesto, which Marx was commissioned to write by the Communist League, is a statement of their collective principles. he first began to become interested in social change while attending the University at Bonn. It is important to note, however, that marx was exposed to numerous liberal humanists (his teachers), while attending Trier High School.