Karl Marx is recognized for linking the concept of historical materialism to revolution. In his works, particularly "The Communist Manifesto" and "Das Kapital," Marx argued that material conditions and economic factors are the primary influences on historical development. He asserted that societal changes arise from class struggles, driven by capital, labor, and the means of production. Marx believed that the proletariat (working class) would eventually rise against the bourgeoisie (capitalist class), leading to a revolutionary transformation of society towards socialism and, ultimately, communism. His ideas have profoundly impacted political theory and movements worldwide.