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828 S. Marx revised the text for the present second edition of 1872, and contributed a new ten-page afterword. / Karl Marx (geboren am 5. Mai 1818 in Trier, Rheinprovinz, Preu�en, gestorben am 14. M�rz 1883 in London) war ein deutscher Philosoph, �konom, Gesellschaftstheoretiker, politischer Journalist, Historiker, Protagonist der Arbeiterbewegung sowie Kritiker des Kapitalismus und der Religion. - Hier die Ausgabe des Teilbandes letzter Hand, mit dem 10-seitigen Nachwort des Autors.- CONDITION: With spotting / ZUSTAND: Durchgehend fleckig. Wir w�nschen Ihnen sommerliche und entspannte Lesestunden! Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1300 21,5 x 15 cm, schwarzer Halbleinen der Zeit, gebunden, mit handgeschriebenem R�ckentitel und marmorierten Deckelbez�gen.

"Das Kapital," written by Karl Marx, is a seminal work critiquing the capitalist system's foundations and mechanisms. Published in 1867, this extensive analysis of capitalism delves into its economic processes, the exploitation inherent within, and its eventual contradictions which Marx believed would lead to its downfall. Marx introduces key concepts such as commodity, value, surplus value, and the labor theory of value, arguing that the value of a commodity is determined by the labor required for its production. He criticizes how capitalists profit by exploiting workers, paying them less than the value of their labor while selling the products for their full value. Marx's critique extends to the dynamics of capital accumulation, technological advancements, and their effects on the proletariat, predicting increasing capital centralization and crises stemming from capitalism's internal contradictions. "Das Kapital" covers the circulation and distribution of capital, explaining how surplus value is divided among different classes and sectors, leading to cycles of boom and bust. Despite its influence, "Das Kapital" has faced criticism for its total failure in economic predictions, such as the underestimation of capitalism's adaptability and the overemphasis on the labor theory of value. Critics argue Marx's predictions of escalating class struggle and the proletariat revolution have not materialized as expected, questioning his views on human nature and the efficiency of market mechanisms. Nonetheless, "Das Kapital" remains a pivotal work in economic and political thought, offering a deep, if wrong, critique of capitalism and its socio-economic impacts.