Sentence:  The true "Gentleman," they [the ruling classes] assert, will far more easily acquire the technical knowledge necessary for an officer, a judge, or for the administration of some high post, than one who has been brought up in some <WSD>"banausic</WSD>" speciality, will be able to gain the general educational foundation essential for a good ruler. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical. (from mid 19th c.)