Kipling is pro colonialism. He thinks that colonialism is important for the empire.
This reference came from a comedian named Will Rogers, he used it do describe President Herbert Hoovers stimulus efforts during the Great Depression.
Back then, the value and morals of the Babylonians were based on the Hammurabi Code.
I this code, a person that broke the law will be subjected to the punishment that is equal to the crime
For example, if you stole , they will chopped off your hand
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Japan became dependent on china to fight off the mongols. They had a tributary relationship