ABSTRACT
Intolerance of aristocracy - Dependent for its success upon the ignorance of the multitude. - Precautions necessary for its support. - Different kinds of aristocracy. Aristocracy of the Romans: its virtues - Its vices. - Aristocratical distribution of property - Regulations by which it is maintained - Avarice it engenders. - Argument against innovation from the present happy establishment of affairs considered. - Conclusion.
