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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... England Toltec empire established in Mexico Origins of Habsburg dynasty Sung dynasty founded in China Sung dynasty established in China Establishment of Holy Roman Empire Defeat of Khazar kingdom by Kievan Rus leads to its decline and ...
... England Toltec empire established in Mexico Origins of Habsburg dynasty Sung dynasty founded in China Sung dynasty established in China Establishment of Holy Roman Empire Defeat of Khazar kingdom by Kievan Rus leads to its decline and ...
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... England Beginning of rule by the House of Tudor in England Christian conquest of kingdom of Granada, the last Moorish kingdom in Iberia Safavid dynasty founded in Iran Henry VIII of Tudor dynasty takes the throne in England Arrival of ...
... England Beginning of rule by the House of Tudor in England Christian conquest of kingdom of Granada, the last Moorish kingdom in Iberia Safavid dynasty founded in Iran Henry VIII of Tudor dynasty takes the throne in England Arrival of ...
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... England End of Ireland's Leinster kingdom Death of Akbar the Great of India's Mughal dynasty Romanov dynasty founded in Russia Start of Thirty Years' War in Europe Death of James I of England Completion of Taj Mahal in India Louis XIV ...
... England End of Ireland's Leinster kingdom Death of Akbar the Great of India's Mughal dynasty Romanov dynasty founded in Russia Start of Thirty Years' War in Europe Death of James I of England Completion of Taj Mahal in India Louis XIV ...
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... England in 1936, King Edward VIII (1936) announced his intention to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American. Many in England felt that because the British monarch was head of the Church of England, he must not marry a divorcee ...
... England in 1936, King Edward VIII (1936) announced his intention to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American. Many in England felt that because the British monarch was head of the Church of England, he must not marry a divorcee ...
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... England and with being the first real king of all England. During his reign, Alfred proved to be an excellent warrior, an able negotiator, and an admirable administrator, strengthening the security of the state, building roads and towns ...
... England and with being the first real king of all England. During his reign, Alfred proved to be an excellent warrior, an able negotiator, and an admirable administrator, strengthening the security of the state, building roads and towns ...
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