laws in the british empire were enforced, and followed almost religiously. The HMS bounty is about the only time anyone has openly mutinied against the empire and kept their life and freedom, or perhaps the US in 1776…
better than living in europe in the aftermath of the 30 years war, where up to 50% of the population died in some areas. these settlers were effectively chancing disease (p to 50% fatality rates on voyages were common)…
It is not really a concept of western society, it is more so a concept which predated capitalism (i.e. in FEUDAL society which did not have finance or wages) in north western europe. particularly for instance with laws…
laws in the british empire were enforced, and followed almost religiously. The HMS bounty is about the only time anyone has openly mutinied against the empire and kept their life and freedom, or perhaps the US in 1776…
better than living in europe in the aftermath of the 30 years war, where up to 50% of the population died in some areas. these settlers were effectively chancing disease (p to 50% fatality rates on voyages were common)…
It is not really a concept of western society, it is more so a concept which predated capitalism (i.e. in FEUDAL society which did not have finance or wages) in north western europe. particularly for instance with laws…