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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... Europe. At first Alexander failed. Napoleon crushed the Russian forces, led by Alexander himself, first at ... European trade with England, thereby crippling Napoleon's greatest enemy. But the system also decimated Russia's economy ...
... Europe. At first Alexander failed. Napoleon crushed the Russian forces, led by Alexander himself, first at ... European trade with England, thereby crippling Napoleon's greatest enemy. But the system also decimated Russia's economy ...
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... European influence. Russia subsequently used its alliance with Prussia to maintain strength in Europe. Domestic troubles were far more pressing for Alexander. Serfdom had finally crippled the Russian economy. Russia badly needed ...
... European influence. Russia subsequently used its alliance with Prussia to maintain strength in Europe. Domestic troubles were far more pressing for Alexander. Serfdom had finally crippled the Russian economy. Russia badly needed ...
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... Europe ambassadors sent by monarchs represented the person of their sovereign and were supposed to be treated with the same dignity due the ruler. The embassies of ancient Greek city-states often consisted of a large delegation, which ...
... Europe ambassadors sent by monarchs represented the person of their sovereign and were supposed to be treated with the same dignity due the ruler. The embassies of ancient Greek city-states often consisted of a large delegation, which ...
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... Europe. In 1370, Louis also became king of Poland after the death of his uncle, Casimir III (r. 1333–1370), who had named Louis his heir. Louis had no male heirs. His daughter Mary succeeded to the throne of Hungary as Mary I (r. 1382 ...
... Europe. In 1370, Louis also became king of Poland after the death of his uncle, Casimir III (r. 1333–1370), who had named Louis his heir. Louis had no male heirs. His daughter Mary succeeded to the throne of Hungary as Mary I (r. 1382 ...
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... Europe from Asia Minor in 196 b.c.e. In 195 b.c.e., Antiochus welcomed as an adviser the Carthaginian general Hannibal, the enemy of the Romans. Antiochus and the Romans clashed in Greece, which Antiochus invaded in 192 b.c.e. as an ...
... Europe from Asia Minor in 196 b.c.e. In 195 b.c.e., Antiochus welcomed as an adviser the Carthaginian general Hannibal, the enemy of the Romans. Antiochus and the Romans clashed in Greece, which Antiochus invaded in 192 b.c.e. as an ...
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