World Monarchies and DynastiesThroughout history, royal dynasties have dominated countries and empires around the world. Kings, queens, emperors, chiefs, pharaohs, czars - whatever title they ruled by, monarchs have shaped institutions, rituals, and cultures in every time period and every corner of the globe. The concept of monarchy originated in prehistoric times and evolved over centuries right up to the present. Efforts to overthrow monarchies or evade their rule - such as the American, French, Chinese, and Russian revolutions - are considered turning points in world history. Even today, many countries retain their monarchies, although in vastly reduced form with little political power. One cannot understand human history and government without understanding monarchs and monarchies. This fully-illustrated encyclopedia provides the first complete survey of all the major rulers and ruling families of the world, past and present. No other reference work approaches the topic with the same sense of magnitude or connection to historical context. Arranged in A-Z format for ease of access, World Monarchies and Dynasties includes information on major monarchs and dynasties from ancient time to the present. This set: includes overviews of reigns and successions, genealogical charts, and dynastic timelines; addresses concepts, problems, and theories of monarchy; provides background and information for further research; highlights important places, structures, symbols, events, and legends related to particular monarchs and dynasties; includes a master bibliography and multiple indexes. |
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... Alexander I,Tsar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander III, the Great . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ...
... Alexander I,Tsar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander III, the Great . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ...
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... Alexander the Great Egypt becomes part of Eastern Roman Empire Death of Alexander the Great ends Macedonian Empire Maurya Empire of India founded, ending period of early Indian kingdoms Founding of Ptolemaic dynasty, the first ...
... Alexander the Great Egypt becomes part of Eastern Roman Empire Death of Alexander the Great ends Macedonian Empire Maurya Empire of India founded, ending period of early Indian kingdoms Founding of Ptolemaic dynasty, the first ...
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... Alexander the Great (r. 336–323 b.c.e.) set out from Greece, conquered Asia Minor, and then marched further eastward ... Alexander's much smaller army defeated the previously unrivaled army of the Persian Empire. Darius III fled and was ...
... Alexander the Great (r. 336–323 b.c.e.) set out from Greece, conquered Asia Minor, and then marched further eastward ... Alexander's much smaller army defeated the previously unrivaled army of the Persian Empire. Darius III fled and was ...
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... Alexander III, the Great; Artaxerxes I; Artaxerxes II; Artaxerxes III; Cambyses II; Croesus; Cyrus the Great; Darius I, the Great; Darius II; Darius III; Lydia, Kingdom of; Medes Kingdom; Persian Empire; Xerxes. FURTHER READING Asimov ...
... Alexander III, the Great; Artaxerxes I; Artaxerxes II; Artaxerxes III; Cambyses II; Croesus; Cyrus the Great; Darius I, the Great; Darius II; Darius III; Lydia, Kingdom of; Medes Kingdom; Persian Empire; Xerxes. FURTHER READING Asimov ...
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... ALEXANDER. I. (1888–1934 C.E.) King of Yugoslavia from 1921 to1934, who was a key figure in the Balkan Wars and World War I. Born in the Balkan state of Montenegro on December 16, 1888 ... Alexander I, Tsar. 25. Alexander I Alexander I, Tsar.
... ALEXANDER. I. (1888–1934 C.E.) King of Yugoslavia from 1921 to1934, who was a key figure in the Balkan Wars and World War I. Born in the Balkan state of Montenegro on December 16, 1888 ... Alexander I, Tsar. 25. Alexander I Alexander I, Tsar.
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