He made a general survey and register of all the property in the kingdom, who held it, and what it was distinctly: a vast work for an age of ignorance and time of confusion, which has been neglected in more civilized nations and settled times.
Burke highlights the significant achievement of a ruler in cataloging property in a time of ignorance, showcasing the importance of record-keeping.
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