The level of potential physical productivity of a society depends on both the development of the intellect of its members, and a minimal standard of both demographic characteristics and of consumption.

The American Revolution was, in fact, a battle against the philosophy of Locke and the English utilitarians.

A successful society is characterized by a rising living standard for its population, increasing investment in factories and basic infrastructure, and the generation of additional surplus, which is invested in generating new discoveries in science and technology.

Many Chinese saw opium as a poison introduced by foreign enemies.

The East India Company's domination of the Indian economy was based on its private army.

Although the Chinese had used opium as a medicine, there was no widespread addiction before the British arrived.

Were you to read the British press today, you would learn that the British Empire never forgets its defeats.