Frederick Engels
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About the Author
Frederick Engels (1820-1895) was a German philosopher, historian, and revolutionary socialist whose collaboration with Karl Marx profoundly shaped modern political thought. Born into a wealthy industrialist family in Barmen, Prussia, Engels managed a cotton mill in Manchester, England, where he witnessed firsthand the brutal conditions of the working class, fueling his commitment to social reform. He co-authored the seminal Communist Manifesto in 1848, outlining the principles of communism and the class struggle. Engels's independent works, including Anti-Dühring and the Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844, delve into dialectical materialism, economic theory, and critiques of capitalism, providing foundational texts for Marxism. A lifelong advocate for workers' rights, Engels supported revolutionary movements across Europe and funded Marx's research, ensuring the survival and dissemination of their ideas.
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