Re:The new authoritarianism
by dragonwriter on Monday March 23, 2015 @03:58PM
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> So I wonder - when did that change?
Over a long period of time. It was the case in much of the world by the time 200 years ago that you point to, but its progressed further since (and was well established in some places long earlier.)
> Is it because the view of the people changed?
Yes. The single biggest factor in spreading this expectation was probably the British Empire and its global reach.
Over a long period of time. It was the case in much of the world by the time 200 years ago that you point to, but its progressed further since (and was well established in some places long earlier.)
> Is it because the view of the people changed?
Yes. The single biggest factor in spreading this expectation was probably the British Empire and its global reach.