This book confirmed for me that our conditions haven't changed much throughout history. The rich and powerful set up governments to benefit those already in power. It was sad to read and I skipped much of the detail. The chapter on Robber Barons in the 20s sounds like Robber Barons in 2016. As I taught 4th graders for 31 years, I tried to incorporate some reality into our history units without destroying their confidence in being able to change the world. Perhaps I should have pushed revolution! Not an uplifting history.