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The government was in the hands of a close oligarchy of powerful burghers.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
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In effect her government was a close oligarchy; possessed of complete control over elections which in theory were originally popular.
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The holder of sovereign power was now either a single man, or a close oligarchy-nowof rank, now of riches.
The History of Rome, Book IV / The Revolution