Chapter L. Aristocracy and Democracy 115

Discusses the idea of superior classes and races, and whether there is a natural basis for such a doctrine.

CHAPTER LI. RULING CLASSES 119

Deals with authority in human society, how it is obtained, and what sanction it can claim.

CHAPTER LII. THE PROCESS OF SOCIAL EVOLUTION 122

Discusses the series of changes through which human society has passed.

CHAPTER LIII. INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION 126

Examines the process of evolution in industry and the stage which it has so far reached.

CHAPTER LIV. THE CLASS STRUGGLE 132

Discusses history as a battle-ground between ruling and subject classes, and the method and outcome of this struggle.