Back in Victorian times many of the big industrialists DID live in, or close to, the communities in which they made their money. (View Post)

The 'advantage' that 'we' currently possess is that we are One Nation on an island. Our borders, since Scotland joined the Union are set by nature, unlike other 'Westphalian' states, whether in Europ… (View Post)

And what happened to the French aristocracy? (View Post)

Fixed it for you! (View Post)

Can recommend Canada. (View Post)