City State Empire?

City State Empire? - Empire State Building near multistage houses against ocean

I was wondering what conditions cause a City State to puppet a conquered city instead of burning it down. I know sometimes it happens when they capture a city that cannot be razed, but that's not the only reason.

The screenshot below shows such a city that was puppeted. It was definitely burnable, and this was the first time that city had been conquered by anyone.

Two City State






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What is the difference between city-state and empire?

If you expand your borders considerably by any means, typically by conquering other countries or city-states, you grow to become an empire if, and only if, all lands are under one central government with one ruler.

What are city-states and empires?

A city-state is an independent, self-governing country contained totally within the borders of a single city. The ancient empires of Rome, Carthage, Athens, and Sparta are considered early examples of city-states. Once numerous, today there are few true city-states.

Which empire was made up of city-state?

A city-state, or polis, was the community structure of ancient Greece.

What is a city-state in world history?

city-state, a political system consisting of an independent city having sovereignty over contiguous territory and serving as a centre and leader of political, economic, and cultural life.



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