What does he imply here about getting ahead in America in his day? Specifically, who does he
suggest is able to rise above the "lower levels"?

If u can translate that to english i will surely you!

The question of what caused the full effects of the radical stage, also called the second french revolution by some historians, which shook the political and social reforms in france have caught the attention of many scholars, particularly because of principles implemented during this stage which is contradictory to the fundamental principle of the french revolution itself, by using dictatorship to create equality.

Ancient greece would be you're answer