jan 1, 1656 - Harrington - The Commonwealth of Oceana

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'Those who owned the land could feed the soldiers'

"Such is of proportion or balance of property in land, such is the nature of empire."

One landlord - Monarchy
A few landlords - Aristocracy
Many - Commonwealth

Claimed that when Henry the 8th sold off half of monastic lands he put the power in the hands of so many people that the balance of the commonwealth was too apparently the popular party.

founded the roto club to promote his ideas.

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