SOCI 254 Lecture Notes - Indentured Servant, Civilizing Mission, Human Capital
23 Jan 2013
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Poli structure extensive geographically, various states + ethnic grps. Usually ruled by monarch w/through oligarchy of ppl (may be related) Form of state: entity monopolized use of violence. Direct conquest: imperial force (ex: standing armies) to control + maintain empire. Result = territ empire, remaining fixed + very little further expansion. Armies not fixed, usually locals drawn into imperial armies. Armies ready for use + for further expansion conts. Not talking about territ empire hegemonic empire. Costs a lot to establish h: brings in much more revenue b/c various taxes levied. Much less tribute being paid, but more flexibility, can adapt to situations. Run by spanish officials + relatively small armies. Also run by corruption of local elites. Many administrative funcs carried out fr/spain by officials who came over once/twice yr. Huge differences b/w colonizers + subjugated ppl (cultural, technological ) Eur powers established few cities + controlled only these cities directly (usu port cities)
