Marx has probably never gone out of style; today he is once again ubiquitous. Politicians, philosophers, scientists, revolutionaries - all refer to the great thinker of the 19th century. The astonishing thing is that Marx seems more relevant than ever despite the historical distance. In times of economic crisis, globalization, and pronounced capitalism, it is worthwhile to subject his theories to a fresh reading. For those who may not want to dive into Das Kapital right away, this book offers entertaining and clearly understandable answers to the most important questions. The lovingly crafted illustrations aid in understanding the text. What is historical materialism and how does it work? How do proletarians actually unite? Religion as opium - what was that again? In addition to fundamental explanations, we learn about Marx's relationship to Hegel's philosophy.