These “elite” classes had privileges and power, thanks to their control of wealth. In order to protect those privileges, elites pioneered the development of the state—rules, laws, government structures, and military that protected people in a society, but especially the wealthy.
Spannender Punkt: Der Staat war von Anfang an ein Projekt, das dazu diente, die Privilegien der Mächtigen und REichen zu sichern.