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KARL MARX German radical political thinker
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1819 1883 Marx Post Card Radical Thinker
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Karl Marx: A Radical Visionary of 19th Century Germany This evocative photograph captures the intense gaze of Karl Marx (1819-1883), the influential German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, who is considered one of the most important figures in modern world history. Taken in the late 19th century, the image reveals a man in the prime of his life, with a furrowed brow and piercing eyes that seem to convey a deep sense of intellectual intensity and unyielding determination. Born in Trier, Prussia, in 1819, Marx grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. He studied law and philosophy at the University of Bonn and the University of Berlin before moving to Paris in 1843, where he became involved in radical political circles. It was during this period that he began to develop his groundbreaking theories on the nature of capitalism and the class struggle. Marx's most famous work, "Das Kapital" (Capital), was published in 1867 and laid the foundation for Marxist theory. In it, he argued that the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist class was the root cause of social and economic inequality. Marx's ideas were not only influential in the realm of theory but also had a profound impact on political practice. His writings inspired the rise of socialist and communist movements around the world, including the Russian Revolution of 1917. Despite his revolutionary ideas, Marx and his family lived in poverty and obscurity for much of their lives. They were forced to flee various European countries due to political persecution, eventually settling in London in 1856. Marx died there in 1883, but his legacy continues to shape political and economic thought to this day. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the life and work of a man who dared to challenge the status quo and offer a radical vision for a more just and equitable society.
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