404
edits
Catullan: Difference between revisions
→History
Dueld taJoot (talk | contribs) |
Dueld taJoot (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
The peninsulas and islands of Cendo Prae ensured that smaller city-states lasted longer and occurred more frequently in Catullan history than in the histories of peoples from drier planets. Amalgamation under a single world government was achieved much later than for the average Federation member world.<br> | The peninsulas and islands of Cendo Prae ensured that smaller city-states lasted longer and occurred more frequently in Catullan history than in the histories of peoples from drier planets. Amalgamation under a single world government was achieved much later than for the average Federation member world.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
Not all, but most of the planet's arable/inhabitable land is within two days' foot travel from sea, and generally slopes perceptibly upward from coast into mountains. There are very few plateaus or plains above sea level. This made travel by water easier and more common than travel by foot, and as a consequence naval power rather than infantry was traditionally the dominant means | Not all, but most of the planet's arable/inhabitable land is within two days' foot travel from sea, and generally slopes perceptibly upward from coast into mountains. There are very few plateaus or plains above sea level. This made travel by water easier and more common than travel by foot, and as a consequence naval power rather than infantry was traditionally the dominant means to control territory.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
Some scholars assert that the necessity to make the most of every single accessible resource in order to survive and progress has contributed to Catullan engineering prowess. They point to the need for | Some scholars assert that the necessity to make the most of every single accessible resource in order to survive and progress has contributed to Catullan engineering prowess. They point to the need for | ||