The Communist Manifesto reflects an attempt to explain the goals of Communism, as well
as the theory underlying this movement. It argues that class struggles, or the exploitation
of one class by another, are the motivating force behind all historical developments. Class
relationships are defined by an era'smeans of production. However, eventually these relationships
cease to be compatible with the developing forces of production. At this point,
a revolution occurs and a new class emerges as the ruling one. This process represents
the "march of history" as driven by larger economic forces.Modern Industrial society in
specific is characterized by class conflict between thebourgeoisie andproletariat. However,
the productive forces of capitalism are quickly ceasing to be compatible with this exploitative
relationship. Thus, the proletariat will lead a revolution. However, this revolution will
be of a different character than all previous ones: previous revolutions simply reallocated
property in favor of the new ruling class. However, by the nature of their class, the members
of the proletariat have no way of appropriating property. Therefore, when they obtain control
they will have to destroy all ownership of private property, and classes themselves will
disappear.The Manifesto argues that this development is inevitable, and that capitalism is
inherently unstable. The Communists intend to promote this revolution, and will promote
the parties and associations that are moving history towards its natural conclusion. They
argue that the elimination of social classes cannot come about through reforms or changes
in government. Rather, a revolution will be required.The Communist Manifesto has four
sections. In the first section, it discusses the Communists' theory of history and the relationship
between proletarians and bourgeoisie. The second section explains the relationship
between the Commu...