JOGC1GUTENBERG-MARXISM

By JOGC1
  • Gutenberg introduces the Printing Press. (Month and date unknown)
    Dec 24, 1439

    Gutenberg introduces the Printing Press. (Month and date unknown)

    Gutenberg created the printing press in Mainz, Germany. He was the first to use this invention, and to introduce it to Europe.
  • The use of the Printing Press spreads. (Month and date unknown)
    Jul 2, 1500

    The use of the Printing Press spreads. (Month and date unknown)

    Printing Presses in Western Europe had spread and produced more than 20 million volumes.
  • Marx uses the Printing Press.

    Marx uses the Printing Press.

    Marx wrote the "Communist Manifesto" in Brussels. Marx then sent his work to London and they adopted it for their manifesto, or policy.
  • A revolution comes about due to opposing views.

    A revolution comes about due to opposing views.

    In the "Communist Manifesto" Marx predicted a revolution, and he was right. The document was influencial and revolution began in France because of the banning of political meetings held by socialists, and other opposing groups. Revolution then spread across Europe.
  • Marx publishes another document.

    Marx publishes another document.

    Marx published "Das Kapital", the foundation of his communist theory. This was able to be published with the invention of the Printing Press.
  • A new movement arises.

    A new movement arises.

    With Marx's published documents, Communism and Marxism had become a huge movement in Europe by his death.
  • The first success of Marxism and Communism.

    The first success of Marxism and Communism.

    Marxist, Vladmir Lenin led the first successful communist revolution in Russia, and made Marxism a reality.