Karl Marx was an infrequently cited author during his lifetime and for over 3 decades after his death

Karl Marx wasn't that well known while alive...

Karl Marx was an infrequently cited author during his lifetime and for over 3 decades after his death. One event took him mainstream though: the Soviet revolution of 1917, carried out by his followers using his name. pic.twitter.com/J6tTc7LBo3

— Phil Magness (@PhilWMagness) September 23, 2022