Karl Marx: Čovjek preinake svijeta

The book Karl Marx - The Man Who Changed the World (Svjetlost, Sarajevo, 1983) by Davor Kačar and Boris Jurinić is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary. On 338 pages, with numerous photographs, facsimiles, and documents, the work provides a comprehensive account of Marx's life, from his birth in Trier in 1818 to his death in London in 1883. The authors analyze in detail his contributions through works such as The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Capital (1867–1894), emphasizing the concepts of historical materialism, class struggle, and criticism of capitalism. Marx's philosophy, inspired by Hegel's dialectic but refocused on material conditions, is presented as the foundation of Marxism. The book emphasizes his influence on socialist movements and the First International, as well as controversies, including accusations of chauvinism toward Slavs. Through a biographical and analytical approach, Kačar and Jurinić present Marx as a key figure of the 19th century whose ideas continue to shape world politics and society. Illustrations and documents further enrich the understanding of his era and legacy.