"The Parasitic Role of Elites" is an easy-to-read yet enlightening historical examination of civilization. Author Bill Greene begins by examining the mystery of why some nations have prospered more than others. Then, after finding the simple answer to that riddle, the author examines possible reasons why the expert historians and economists, instead of solving the question, have merely presented dozens of possible answers. In this book, the reader will: 1) DISCOVER the lessons of history which confirm the equality of all people, their comparable competency, and their shared desire for freedom and opportunity. 2) LEARN how oppressive elites hold back their people, and why a small window of freedom allowed Europeans to gain the Industrial Revolution. 3) READ how people of every ethnicity on every continent are now enjoying free and prosperous economies. It's all simple mechanics; any people anywhere can do it. 4) LEARN how today's partisan battles are not an honest intellectual debate but represent the perpetual war between elites and their citizens. In summary, readers will discover in these pages how the West got its head start and why everyone else is now catching up. It provides a remarkable wake-up call for all oppressed people to control their elite, take back their country, and gain the liberty and dignity that all people deserve.