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swayvil
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Preindustrial workers worked fewer hours than toda...
He was offering that "proving worth to the lord" was fundamental to that psychology. Which fits in with your scenario just fine.
JBSay
on Aug 22, 2019
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That's the point. A serf didn't have to prove his worth. An employee does.
swayvil
on Aug 22, 2019
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A serf who can't prove his worth get beatings and demotions. Ultimately death.
JBSay
on Aug 25, 2019
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Do yourself a favour and open a history book.
swayvil
on Aug 25, 2019
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I admit it, I was talking from my vast experience with Braveheart.
swayvil
on Aug 27, 2019
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