I'm in the middle of writing a book in which the rulers of a certain country have always been magi-users, but changing technology makes the magic steadily less important. It's interesting, certain types of technology are an equalizing force, but others, like modern military technology are the opposite. He who controls that technology control the world. I have a fun time trying to explain to second amendment people that no matter how many guns you have, you're not overthrowing a government with nukes, guided missiles, and carpet bombs.
I mean the actual process in practice by which powerful people control others, policy making, treaty formatting, etc.
Fly by Night sounds like a fantasy version of the English Civil War and the Reign of Oliver Cromwell. I looked it up on Amazon, and I think I'll have to check it out.
I've been meaning to read Privilege of the Sword for a while, but I'm always worried about books that have degenerate bisexual characters in them. I never feel good afterwards. *Raises rather staid bi girl's flag high*
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Date: 2011-09-04 02:22 am (UTC)I mean the actual process in practice by which powerful people control others, policy making, treaty formatting, etc.
Fly by Night sounds like a fantasy version of the English Civil War and the Reign of Oliver Cromwell. I looked it up on Amazon, and I think I'll have to check it out.
I've been meaning to read Privilege of the Sword for a while, but I'm always worried about books that have degenerate bisexual characters in them. I never feel good afterwards. *Raises rather staid bi girl's flag high*