> In feudalism, the artistocracy and th emonarchy extracted that value. Feudalism was in some ways a bit kinder, because part of the basic arrangement was the

> In feudalism, the artistocracy and th emonarchy extracted that value. Feudalism was in some ways a bit kinder, because part of the basic arrangement was the expectation that the nobles would protect the peasantry (for pragmatic that's-where-the-food-and-supplies-come-from reasons, not ethical ones). Capitalism has no such expectations or incentives.