This is a reprint edition of the original book. The entire book is printed in black and white. About The Book: The First Indian War of Independence 1857–1859 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a collection of articles originally written for the New York Daily Tribune. It presents the 1857 Indian uprising not as a mere "mutiny" but as a national revolt against British colonial rule. Marx and Engels highlight the exploitation and brutal repression by the British Empire, portraying the rebellion as the first major struggle for Indian independence. The book reflects their anti-imperialist stance and supports the Indian cause for freedom. About The Author: Karl Marx (1818–1883) was a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. Best known for The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, he developed Marxism, critiquing capitalism and advocating for class struggle, socialism, and a classless, communist society. About The Author: Friedrich Engels (1820–1895) was a German philosopher, revolutionary socialist, and co-founder of Marxism with Karl Marx. A critic of capitalism, he authored key Marxist texts, supported Marx financially, and completed Das Kapital after Marx’s death.