Back to the Middle Ages

Today, the United States and other developed countries are becoming more like the Middle Ages than ever, as the gap between the richest and poorest citizens grows. The superwealthy have become like a new royalty and nobility, while a class of impoverished and landless families continues to expand. This growing poor are like the peasantry of medieval Europe -- a development that is fueling the seeds of revolution today, much like the medieval peasant revolts.

Through meticulous research, a...