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>Capitalist sea power, whose power is largely based on commerce
>Founded by settlers in the east
>A democratic country with strong constitution that inspires loyality among their people and strong seperation of powers for their time, praised by Aristotle
>One's social standing is determined by wealth, and not by lineage
>Most land acquired with money instead of lifes
>In the end defeated by rival power that learned how to copy their war ships