Karl Marx's Das Kapital was first published in German in 1876 and is considered the most important contribution of Marx to the world of political economy. In it Marx gives a critical analysis of capitalism and its practical economic application and also a critique of other related theories. Today it is considered one of the most influential books ever written. Here, Marx's text is interpreted for the modern-day world of business and economics. Steve Shipside's interpretation is not a substitute for the original; its purpose is simply to illustrate the timeless nature of Marx's insights by bringing them to life through twenty first century examples.