John Green questions whether “states and governments and the funny-hatted people who rule them are the real movers and shakers in history”. He ends the video by claiming, “it’s almost as if the merchants decide where the people with the funny hats go, rather than the other way around.” What evidence does he give to support this position?

the hyksos invasion. the hyksos were able to attack egypt successfully because of their skills in using bronze weapons, composite bows and the use of the horse and chariot during the invasion. although the egyptians depict a barbarian-type overthrow, the truth is the seizure was likely a relatively peaceful one.

i believe it would be capitalism

8 years 100% positive

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