Moses stated that rather than respecting indigenous African cultures, Garvey's views of an ideal united Africa were based on an "imperial model" of the kind promoted by western powers. When extolling the glories of Africa, Garvey cited the ancient Egyptians and Ethiopians who had built empires and monumental architecture, which he saw as evidence of civilization, rather than the smaller-scale societies of other parts of the continent. Moses thought that Garvey "had more affinity for the pomp and tinsel of European imperialism than he did for black African tribal life". The writer Richard Hart similarly noted that Garvey was "much attracted by the glamour of the British nobility", as reflected in the way he gave prominent supporters such British-derived titles as "Lords", "Ladies", and "Knights".