Hanging with History

130. The State and the Industrial Revolution, Part 3, The Fiscal-Military State

December 14, 2023 Harald Hansen Season 1 Episode 130
130. The State and the Industrial Revolution, Part 3, The Fiscal-Military State
Hanging with History
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Hanging with History
130. The State and the Industrial Revolution, Part 3, The Fiscal-Military State
Dec 14, 2023 Season 1 Episode 130
Harald Hansen

The Fiscal Military State concept is a valid tool for analyzing the role of government in this era, not to imply it's an ideal form of analysis.  British central government employees, well, 90% had a taxing or fund raising function.  And 90% of funds raised were spent on war and to pay debts from previous wars.

And of course we summarize the context we gained in all 3 parts.

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The Fiscal Military State concept is a valid tool for analyzing the role of government in this era, not to imply it's an ideal form of analysis.  British central government employees, well, 90% had a taxing or fund raising function.  And 90% of funds raised were spent on war and to pay debts from previous wars.

And of course we summarize the context we gained in all 3 parts.