The example of the dominion of the Arragonese. That the multitude may preserve under a king an ample enough liberty. What aristocracy is. An aristocracy should consist of a large number of patricians. Difference between monarchy and aristocracy.
Aristocracy approaches nearer to absolutism than monarchy.
Is also fitter to maintain liberty. Foundations of an aristocracy where one city is head of a whole dominion. Of fortifying towns. Of the military and its leaders. Of the sale of lands and farms.