I don't disagree with this. But long-distance trade was more conflictual. It still is.
The key point is that exchange must take place within a political context. That's what fear of retribution and peaceful relations between communities is about. On 12/27/06, paul phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jim, I don't think you are right on this either. This is not to say there were not 'wars' between tribes or communities, but any community that preyed on members of another community would soon find itself the subject of retributive action. Neighbouring communities, for the most part, appear to have maintained fairly peaceful relations, including trade relations -- primarily, because the trade was beneficial to both groups. Paul P Jim Devine wrote: > > long-distance trade, on the other hand, was done by armed groups. It > always involved the threat of robbery. > -- > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.28/605 - Release Date: 12/27/06 12:21 PM
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