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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... China is named End of Maurya Empire in India Early Southeast Asian kingdoms under Chinese influence Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River and launches civil war Establishment of Koguryo kingdom in Korea Death of Cleopatra ends ...
... China is named End of Maurya Empire in India Early Southeast Asian kingdoms under Chinese influence Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River and launches civil war Establishment of Koguryo kingdom in Korea Death of Cleopatra ends ...
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... China Ming dynasty founded in China Central Asian Timurid dynasty founded by Tamerlane Joao I becomes first ruler of Aviz dynasty of Portugal Establishment of Choson kingdom in Korea under the Yi dynasty Kalmar Union unites thrones of ...
... China Ming dynasty founded in China Central Asian Timurid dynasty founded by Tamerlane Joao I becomes first ruler of Aviz dynasty of Portugal Establishment of Choson kingdom in Korea under the Yi dynasty Kalmar Union unites thrones of ...
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... China's Ming dynasty Beginning of Ch'ing, or Manchu, dynasty in China Beheading of Charles I of England ends monarchy and leads to English Civil War Restoration of monarchy and the Stuart dynasty in England Rise of Asante kingdom in ...
... China's Ming dynasty Beginning of Ch'ing, or Manchu, dynasty in China Beheading of Charles I of England ends monarchy and leads to English Civil War Restoration of monarchy and the Stuart dynasty in England Rise of Asante kingdom in ...
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... China, and encouraged Chinese cultural influences. Muromachi Cultural Legacy Despite the civil disorder of the period, the Ashikaga shoguns lived in splendor during much of the Muromachi era. In particular, the shoguns Yoshimitsu and ...
... China, and encouraged Chinese cultural influences. Muromachi Cultural Legacy Despite the civil disorder of the period, the Ashikaga shoguns lived in splendor during much of the Muromachi era. In particular, the shoguns Yoshimitsu and ...
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... China (Xinjiang province), Mongolia, Iran, and Iraq. Central Asia is largely comprised of a series of steppes and ... China to Europe became known as the “Silk Road,” because of the exquisite Chinese silks, as well as other valuables ...
... China (Xinjiang province), Mongolia, Iran, and Iraq. Central Asia is largely comprised of a series of steppes and ... China to Europe became known as the “Silk Road,” because of the exquisite Chinese silks, as well as other valuables ...
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