
1.1 Change and Calamity
The History of England
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New Villas in the Rural Britain
In effect a mass market economy began to appear, producers creating small surpluses fed by demand from a much wider group of people. A new Romano British elite and oligarchy was emerging, cashing in on the new style economy. New villas are often massive, elaborate structures with big audience halls designed to greet dependence and tenants in the grandest possible way. Entertainment rooms for important guests and allies with luxurious mosaics created on classical and pagan themes.
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