Our epoch, the epoch of the bourgeoisie, possesses, however, this distinct feature: it has simplified class antagonisms. Society as a whole is more and more splitting up into two great hostile camps, into two great classes directly facing each other? bourgeoisie and proletariat.
Karl MarxAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Writer
- Nationality: deutsch
- Born: May 5, 1818
- Died: March 14, 1883
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