ABSTRACT
Monarchy founded in imposture. - Kings not entitled to superiority - Inadequate to the functions they possess. - Means by which the imposture is maintained - 1. Splendour2. Exaggeration. - This imposture generates - 1. Indifference to merit - 2. Indifference to truth - 3. Artificial desire - 4. Pusillanimity. - Moral incredulity of monarchical countries. - Injustice of luxury - Of the inordinate admiration of wealth.
