Bourgeoisie

Concept

wealthy stratum of the middle class that originated during the latter part of the Middle Ages

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Civilization #58: Birth of the Nation-State

Civilization #58: Birth of the Nation-State

Predictive History

The social class of industrialists and capitalists who became the new elite after the Industrial Revolution. They sought protection of property rights, a need that the monarchical system struggled to fulfill but the nation-state could address.