> The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city
I mean.. sure. But they were also an imperialist power that could grab what they wanted from neighboring nations, militarized like Sparta. They had such a great time because they made others work for them, not unlike the Romans or the Brits. Before automation the main way to get a better standard of living was to have slaves.
I mean.. sure. But they were also an imperialist power that could grab what they wanted from neighboring nations, militarized like Sparta. They had such a great time because they made others work for them, not unlike the Romans or the Brits. Before automation the main way to get a better standard of living was to have slaves.