Among other things, Sowell explains how the British came from the backwaters of the Roman Empire to lead an empire of their own. Why Eastern Europe has always been such a mess. Why the period of colonial rule was, generally, Africa's Golden Age. And, especially interesting to me, what explains the backwardness of pre-Columbian Native Americans.

The thing that particularly impresses me about Sowell's [massively footnoted] ideas is how daring they are, how very Politically Incorrect! He draws upon generally available historical and economic data in support of common sense ideas that are, nevertheless, revolutionary.

He proves (to my own satisfaction) that "disadvantaged" minorities are alone responsible for their status. He then proceeds to show the insignificance of race and demonstrates how pathetically misguided are racists.

This concludes a series that includes Race & Cultures and Migrations & Cultures, but you in no way need to have read the others in order to appreciate the brilliant insights contained here.

Everybody should read Sowell and Paglia. This would conclusively shatter all of the illusions put up by pseudo-Intellectuals. Then they would all have to go out and find real jobs.