Quote by Karl Marx

The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.

The history of all hitherto existing society is the history

Summary

This quote, by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, asserts that throughout human history, there have been ongoing conflicts and tensions between different social classes. It suggests that societal progress and change have occurred as a result of these class struggles, with dominant classes suppressing the exploited classes. According to Marx and Engels, understanding history requires recognizing and analyzing the fundamental role that class conflicts play in shaping societies. This quote encapsulates their perspective on the primacy of class struggles in determining the course of social development.

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By Karl Marx

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