Trapped in black and white, historical figures often seem just that — historical. But colorized portraits remind us that these famous people from the past were real human beings with hopes, fears, and dreams. However, adding color to historical photos is easier said than done.
Karl Marx
In 1848, Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto — and cemented his place in history.
His book — which was written with the help of Friedrich Engels — criticized capitalism and predicted that a looming revolution would put the working class in power.
Although Marx died in 1883, his ideas outlived him. The historic Russian Revolution of 1917 was built on Marxism. And throughout the 20th century, dozens of revolutionaries in countries around the world would cite Marx as an inspiration. Today, Marx is known for being one of the most influential — and controversial — thinkers of all time.
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