Das Kapital

by Karl Marx · 1867

Das Kapital is a seminal work by Karl Marx that provides a systematic analysis of the capitalist mode of production and its laws of motion. Serving as a critique of classical political economy, the text examines concepts such as commodities, money, surplus-value, and the accumulation of capital. It is widely considered one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, having shaped global political and economic systems and inspired various labor movements. The work was originally published in three volumes, with the first appearing in 1867 and the subsequent two edited and published by Friedrich Engels after Marx's death.