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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah. Wars weren't fought because a king had a temper tantrum. Wars were mostly fought to control land.

This is mistaking cause and effect. Fighting over land results in a lot of strong emotions. Emotions aren't the cause of fighting over land.

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 hours ago

I mean the War of the Roses was fought initially for resources/control, but began to become more about settling bitter feuds than economic gain. But I see these as exceptions