Of Monarchy. there are five kinds, (1) the Spartan, (2) the Barbarian, (3) the elective Dictatorship, (4) the Heroic, (s) Absolute Kingship.

Monarchy arose to meet the needs of primitive society; it is now obsolete and on various grounds objectionable.

“Primitive” Society?

Primus— First.

*per— before, in front.

Let us consider the origin and nature of the best polity, now that we have agreed not to call Absolute Kingship the best.