Because of representation and the railroads to carry representatives to distant capitals, we have been able to rear colossal structures like the government of the United States as easily as the ancients gave political organization to a city; and our great building is as stout as was their little one.
Wilson compares the ease of modern political organization to that of ancient city-states, highlighting the role of representation and railroads.
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