Re: Moonson

From: janjero_at_...
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 14:39:25 -0000

> >
> > Convince?
> > Why waste time trying to convince you when I am backed by the Red
> > Goddess and the Imperial Army?
>
> Why waste time, lives and (most important of all) *money* on
> conquering people by force when you can persuade them instead?
>
> War is expensive and harmful to the economy.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bruce

After the first economic revolution (1500 ca. AD) I agree with you, but before that time (and in the ancient world as a general term) I think that "war" is less expensive than persuasion.

I place definitely Gloranthan economy/politics in this latter example.

In my opinion, of course.

Ciao
Gian