re: Legacy of the British Empire

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Ive never heard of that. I have heard of ancient cultures that would burn the spouses and concubines of their leaders when they died

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If I recall the story correctly, local leaders told the British commander this was their culture and they were not to interfere. The British commander responded with something along the lines of and my culture will ensure than any man participating in such activities will hang at dawn. Needless to say, that was the end of that beautiful cultural element.