THESE KINGS ARE STATIC AND WEAPONS OR SYMBOLS OF POWER SYMBOLS KEEP THEM FROM USING THEIR HANDS
Rulers contain the search for profit and are contained themselves.
King of Benin, 16th century
Emperor of Byzantium, 11th century
Kings concentrate wealth, then make it circulate; African kings, prestige and constraint; "Absurd" succession practices; Kings of medieval Europe are also restrained; Detour: Christ becomes a warrior or king; Kings' images change as the economy grows; Commercial peoples' subordination
Both change as economies expand.
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