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Page xxv
... aristocracy and the gentry lost their predominance in the House of Commons ; that predominance passed to the middle class . The two Houses then became distinct , but then they ceased to be co - equal . The Duke of Wellington , in a most ...
... aristocracy and the gentry lost their predominance in the House of Commons ; that predominance passed to the middle class . The two Houses then became distinct , but then they ceased to be co - equal . The Duke of Wellington , in a most ...
Page xxvi
... aristocratic names . Considering the power and position of the titled aristocracy , you will perhaps be astonished at the small degree in which it contributes to the active part of our governing assembly . The spirit of our present ...
... aristocratic names . Considering the power and position of the titled aristocracy , you will perhaps be astonished at the small degree in which it contributes to the active part of our governing assembly . The spirit of our present ...
Page xxvii
... aristocratic guidance . Much of the change which might have been expected from the Act of 1832 was held in suspense , and did not begin till that measure had been followed by another of similar and greater power . The work which the ...
... aristocratic guidance . Much of the change which might have been expected from the Act of 1832 was held in suspense , and did not begin till that measure had been followed by another of similar and greater power . The work which the ...
Page xxix
... aristocracy . The main interest of both these classes is now identical , which is to prevent or to mitigate the rule of uneducateu members . But to prevent it effectually , they must not 4 quarrel among themselves ; they must not bid ...
... aristocracy . The main interest of both these classes is now identical , which is to prevent or to mitigate the rule of uneducateu members . But to prevent it effectually , they must not 4 quarrel among themselves ; they must not bid ...
Page xxx
... aristocracy forfeit their natural position - that by which they would gain most power , and in which they would do most good . They ought to be the heads of the plutocracy . In all countries new wealth is ready to worship old wealth ...
... aristocracy forfeit their natural position - that by which they would gain most power , and in which they would do most good . They ought to be the heads of the plutocracy . In all countries new wealth is ready to worship old wealth ...
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