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Society and ME
| 5.8 |
Common component- Military power
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| Rule by force and military power has always been a common component of society and Empires. The ability to defend ones community and to control other communities has always traditionally relied upon the power of military forces. | ||
| The earliest and most successful empires of humanity were in many respects a result of advanced military skills and weapons. Alexander the Great was as much an innovator in tactics of warfare as a builder of common laws and cities. | ||
| The Romans became experts at organizing military units and effective battle. In recent years it has even been discovered that the whole Roman Empire and the position of Roman Legions was such that within a few days, great armies of men could be moved from one place to another to squash an uprising. | ||
| 5.8.1 | Military supply and economic activity | |
| Not only has military power been a common component of all major societies since the beginning, but economic growth and activity (jobs and growth of prosperity) have been important factors in underpinning the economies of Empires. | ||
| The machines of war need to be built somehow. This means people need to be employed and when not slaves, need to be paid. In turn these people buy other goods and support their families and communities. | ||
| Investment in military power has been a major source of underlying economic activity for many of the great Empires including Rome, Spain, France, England, Russia, Japan and The United States of America. | ||
| 5.8.2 | Military power and protection/growth of trade | |
| By far the most influential aspect of military power and general prosperity of the home nation of the Empire has been its use to grow and protect trade and in many cases, dislodge competitors from valuable markets. | ||
| Both many economists and military historians alike forget this essential element regarding powerful military forces over time, that they have served a more valuable service in protecting trade than merely defeating enemies in war and battle. | ||
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