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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... Edward II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Edward III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Edward the Confessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Edward VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... Edward II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Edward III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Edward the Confessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Edward VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page xxviii
... Edward VIII of England abdicates throne to marry an American divorcee End of Meiji monarchy in Japan Last remaining Javan kingdoms absorbed into newly-independent Indonesia A ABBAS THE GREAT (1557–1629 C.E.) Greatest ruler (r. 1587–1629) ...
... Edward VIII of England abdicates throne to marry an American divorcee End of Meiji monarchy in Japan Last remaining Javan kingdoms absorbed into newly-independent Indonesia A ABBAS THE GREAT (1557–1629 C.E.) Greatest ruler (r. 1587–1629) ...
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... Edward VIII first proposed a morganatic marriage, in which Mrs. Simpson would be his wife but not a queen. Many members of the British government supported this solution, but the prime minister, Stanley Baldwin, opposed Edward marrying ...
... Edward VIII first proposed a morganatic marriage, in which Mrs. Simpson would be his wife but not a queen. Many members of the British government supported this solution, but the prime minister, Stanley Baldwin, opposed Edward marrying ...
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... Edward the Confessor (r. 1042–1066) died in 1066, there was some dispute over who should be his successor. Harold Godwinson, earl of Wessex, became the next king of England as Harold II (r. 1066). However, many believed the title ...
... Edward the Confessor (r. 1042–1066) died in 1066, there was some dispute over who should be his successor. Harold Godwinson, earl of Wessex, became the next king of England as Harold II (r. 1066). However, many believed the title ...
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