Unmistakable and identifiable imperial ideologies, it was often assumed, developed only in the later nineteenth century.
In late imperial times, there was no radically new use of agricultural fields that would have promoted change in the tenancy of land.
The incorporation of rural gentry also prevented unrest in the countryside, by aligning the main possessors of armed force with the imperial state.
As the individual towns, their tribute requirements, or the imperial status of the provinces changed over time, the document could be modified accordingly.
Before 'premature transnationalism' developed fully into its mature phase as liberal internationalism, transanationalism had again mutated so as to acquiesce to the imperial order.
They dared not come out boldly for protective tariffs, or even for any considerable increase in imperial preference.
Imperial expansion brought with it, then, a clearer forging of national identity.
Nothing less than a comprehensive scheme for imperial defence was required and would have to be paid for, infuriating the settlers still further.
