Karl Marx
1818, Germany — 1883
2 books banned4 bans across 4 countries
Karl Marx, author of The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, shaped modern political and economic thought worldwide. His work critiques capitalism and advocates for class struggle and collective ownership. His writings have been banned in various political contexts — both in capitalist countries fearing revolution and in authoritarian regimes enforcing ideological conformity. Marx himself faced exile and censorship during his lifetime.

