How tribute builds empires
18:49–19:53 · 64s
Polly explains the league’s pivotal innovation: allies could pay money instead of sending ships, allowing Athens to monopolize military power and convert an alliance into empire.
18:49–19:53 · 64s
Polly explains the league’s pivotal innovation: allies could pay money instead of sending ships, allowing Athens to monopolize military power and convert an alliance into empire.
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