THE GREAT HEIST

About the Book

Predatory subjugation based on economic status is nothing new in the annals of history. From the beginning of time, the greatest discriminatory factor of one person or group of people over another has been based on material wealth. In ancient and not-so-ancient times, there was nothing subtle about the wealthy ruling supreme. In many societies, the class structure is clear with little chance of upward mobility. Capitalism arose out of medieval Europe, and as it evolved, it appeared to hold hope for a more economically just world. Even at the time of the American Revolution, capitalism appeared to be a liberating force for the new nation. This book, the first of three, focuses on how capitalism and the Industrial Revolution unleashed a predatory force that swung the pendulum of economic justice in a direction contrary to a nation of, for, and by the people. While this book is historical fiction, the events and impact of such events are real. Social justice cannot exist without economic justice. A people can not enjoy the fruits of freedom and liberty without the economic wherewithal to do so. For all the good intentions of this great nation, the wealthy have been allowed to pervert the entire notion of equality. In this book, you will discover how wealth was used to control and manipulate people in power, as well as the general public. At the turn of the twentieth century, the great heist began in earnest. And while capitalism and the free enterprise system appear worthy of a great nation and people, it is through the corrupt underbelly that the wealthy rule supreme. If you like history, you will like this book. If you like intrigue, you will like this book. This book is intended to enlighten and entertain.

About the Author

The author of this book has loved history since his days as a junior high student at Peterson Community School in Peterson, Iowa. In 1975, Bill graduated from Buena Vista College with a B.A. Degree including a minor in history and political science. From 1975 to 1977, He was an educator and coach at the American School in Tehran, Iran. After returning to the United States, Bill taught high school history, government, economics, sociology, and psychology until 1982. From 1982 to 1983, He earned 27 credits toward an M.A. Degree in history from Northeast Missouri State University. Bill possesses an M.A. Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Drake University. After 35 years in education, Bill spent eighteen months campaigning as the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. The author has written extensively about education for local publications. In 2020, Bill published his first novel entitled “2039”. The book “2039” as well as “The Great Heist” are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, and a full range of book outlets. “2039” and “The Great Heist” are also available as eBooks.