The article outlines the historical context of the 'Communist Manifesto', which was published by Karl Marx on February 21, 1848, marking a pivotal moment in the birth of modern communism. Initially, the manifesto, co-authored with Friedrich Engels and published by the Communist League in London, did not have an immediate impact, but its revolutionary ideas would resonate and influence millions in the following decades.

The 'Communist Manifesto' asserts that the history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggles, advocating for the victory of the working class or proletariat to ultimately dissolve class-based societies. The ideas presented in the manifesto gained momentum throughout the 20th century, leading to a significant number of populations being governed by Marxist ideologies by 1950.

Karl Marx was born in 1818 in Trier, Prussia, to a Jewish lawyer. Despite not initially achieving widespread recognition, Marx's ideas eventually shaped political discourse and practice across the globe, influencing a myriad of socialist movements and governing structures throughout the 20th century and beyond. The legacy of the 'Communist Manifesto' remains a critical reference point in discussions about socialism and workers' rights.