This statement is the most accurate:
<span>They were considered property; similar to a horse. </span>
Which nation? I take it you mean the United States or Great Britain?
Because a few people, unless they invest their money into capital, can only buy so much. How do you justify the purchase of multi million dollar race horses. Who benefits from such a purchase?
How do you justify the purchase of a mansion with 12 bathrooms? Who needs such a place except a family of 13 children and 2 parents?
However, if they are conscientious and spend on capital and business interests, they put their wealth to work and and create jobs which helps many people.
<span>Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Europe, as well as the most eligible bride after she inherited the title of "Duchess of Aquitaine, France. She first married King Louis of France and became Queen Consort of France. This marriage was annulled after 15 years because she did not provide King Louis of France with a son. She then married King Henry II of England. She was influential in ruling England and France. King Henry and Eleanor ruled over an area from the Pyrenees mountains in the south to the Cheviots mountains in the north. Their children would rule England and parts of Europe for the next 330 years. </span>
