Preamble
The famous opening line: 'A spectre is haunting Europe -- the spectre of communism.' Frames communism as already a political reality acknowledged by its enemies.
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From The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
The Manifesto opens by declaring that communism is recognized by all European powers as a force to be reckoned with, justifying the need for communists to openly publish their views.
Preamble
Lists the 'holy alliance' of Pope, Tsar, Metternich, Guizot, French Radicals, and German police-spies arrayed against communism.
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