Answer:
I almost think its Japan
Explanation:
I hope I'm not wrong but I'm not entirely sure...
What is described is a political machine.
The Boss of a political machine is responsible for overseeing the operation and ensuring that his assistants are giving out the proper jobs and greasing the machine to ensure that people continue to take part in it.
They had kept greek n roman culture alive for a 1,000 years after the fall of the roman empire in the west. which had preserved this cultural legacy until it was taken up in the west during the renaissance.
I think it was 640 B.C.
hope it helps
