Garrison- a military post; especially one that is established.

caterwauling- to cry or screech like a cat in heat.

contankerous-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable.

chronicles- to report something.

aristocracy- priveliged/hereditary.

disrupted- to throw into confusion or disorder.

controversial- of or producing controversy.(arguing over something)

demoralized- to undermind the confidence or morale of; dishearten

saga- a long detailed report.

illiterate- unable to read or write.

conjectures- inference or judgement based on a conclusion or incomplete evidence; guesswork.

integral- necessary for completness.