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TIL In 1315 the republic of Florence abolished direct taxation, which was perceived as oppressive. The city was funded instead by indirect taxes, like tariffs and consumption taxes but also adopted a (www.itakehistory.com)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Perceived as oppressive by whom? Flat taxation is nothing to celebrate, unless you’re a wealthy burgher.