This book gives the horrific history of leftist governments from the French Revolution up until modern communist rulers like Pol Pot. To paraphrase Churchill, this book shows how leftist economic and domestic policies bring nothing but misery upon the world and are the true enemies of progress. The author also makes the case that the Nazis and Fascists were not conservatives but leftists.

It is interesting to see just how much lower taxes were under the rule of emperors, kings, queens, and others before the 20th century. You will see how common tax revolts once were, how low tax rates spur economic growth, and that over taxation destroys civilizations. It really makes you think that taxes should be very low, just enough for governments to fund defense, infrastructure, and science.