[glitchc]

It was ever thus, and probably not the fastest in history either. For instance, the wealth of the British empire, and by extension that of the Royal Family, grew at a rate far higher than what is presently seen. Earlier empires controlled even greater portions of the total wealth.

[paulpauper]

which proves my point as monarchs do not retire

[glitchc]

Not disagreeing, only nitpicking on this being the most egregious divide between rich and poor. It's been worse before. Rather, one could argue it's the best its ever been in human history. Progress is slow.