WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -aristocracy, government by a relatively small privileged class or by a minority consisting of those presumed to be best qualified to rule. As conceived by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 bce), aristocracy means the rule of the few-the morally and intellectually superior-governing in the interest of all.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aristocracies are comprised of individuals considered best fit to rule because of their nobility-a level of moral and intellectual superiority that is assumed to have been genetically passed down through family lines.

Detailed explanation-3: -In practice, aristocracy often leads to hereditary government, after which the hereditary monarch appoints officers as they see fit. In modern times, aristocracy was usually seen as rule by a privileged group, the aristocratic class, and has since been contrasted with democracy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The defining characteristics of history’s aristocracy were an esteemed blend of military success, land ownership, political power, elite privilege, rich fortunes, grand houses and estates, as well as the more virtuous characteristics of loyalty, bravery, duty, honour and service.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aristocracy is defined as a ruling class. The landed aristocracy was the dominant class on the continent socially and also politically. They were united by a common way of life that cut across the regional divisions.