Library of Economics and Liberty
The Concise Encyclopedia of Karl Marx(1818 1883 )
This is a synopsis of Karl Marx and communism which focuses on the background and on economics.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: The Principles of Communism
This site from the Marxists Internet Archive provides the Principles of Communism, written by Frederick Engels, defines Proletariats in the second section of this page. Defines proletarianism, and then answers more detailed questions...
George Mason University
Marxist Origins of Communism
This site shows the reasons for Karl Marx's belief in a command economy, and contrasts Marx's views from other philosophers such as Locke and Voltaire.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Communism
Kids learn about the history of Communism and the Cold War. Karl Marx, Lenin, and Mao were world leaders over communist countries.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Introduction to 19th Century Socialism
This article discusses the origin of 19th-century socialism. Discusses the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, social classes, Karl Marx and labor unions. An in-depth article.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Karl Marx
A German revolutionary who argued the idea of communism in his novel The Communist Manifesto.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels
This biographical article focuses on the life of Friedrich Engels, a German-English philosopher and a Marxist. Learn about his influence on Marxism and about his Socialist writings.
Other
Modern World History: Responses to the Industrial Revolution
This section of the text looks at how workers, owners, and the government responded differently to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution. The Luddites rebelled against industrialization. Robert Owen, a wealthy socialist,...