Preface: Remembrance of Things Past * From Oligarchy To Democracy Plutocracy in Politics Under the Limited Franchise Plutocracy in Politics in the Era of Democratization Self-Restraint in the Social Life of the Plutocracy * Plutocracy And Society Under Democratic Conditions From Direct to Indirect Political Control Origins, Status, and Economic Activities Education, Social and Philanthropic Activities Self-Indulgence in Social Life * Politicians Under Democratic Conditions Federal Office-Holders State Office-Holders Municipal Office-Holders * Plutocracy And Insecurity The Moralization of Social Life in Response to Protest Political Reactions to Crises General Perspectives