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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... Greek Kingdoms, Ancient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Greek Monarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Grimaldi Dynasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Grooms of the Stool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ...
... Greek Kingdoms, Ancient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Greek Monarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Grimaldi Dynasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Grooms of the Stool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ...
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... Greek kingdom, that of Minoans, established in the eastern Mediterranean region Founding of kingdom of Akkad, one of world's first monarchies Emergence of earliest South Asian kingdoms The Shang, one of earliest East Asian dynasties ...
... Greek kingdom, that of Minoans, established in the eastern Mediterranean region Founding of kingdom of Akkad, one of world's first monarchies Emergence of earliest South Asian kingdoms The Shang, one of earliest East Asian dynasties ...
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... Greek city-states, and Philip's successful wars against the other principalities allowed him to effectively unify Greece. Alexander's mother was Olympias, the daughter of a local chieftain from Epirus in northwestern Greece.Alexander ...
... Greek city-states, and Philip's successful wars against the other principalities allowed him to effectively unify Greece. Alexander's mother was Olympias, the daughter of a local chieftain from Epirus in northwestern Greece.Alexander ...
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... Greek. As a result, he established local governments and educational institutions throughout his growing empire.While these served the purpose of spreading Hellenistic culture around the Mediterranean, they were frequently run by ...
... Greek. As a result, he established local governments and educational institutions throughout his growing empire.While these served the purpose of spreading Hellenistic culture around the Mediterranean, they were frequently run by ...
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... Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Alfonso also continued legal reforms begun by his father.The Siete Partidas, compiled by a group of jurists between 1251 and 1265, streamlined existing Castilian law and has been described as “the most ...
... Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Alfonso also continued legal reforms begun by his father.The Siete Partidas, compiled by a group of jurists between 1251 and 1265, streamlined existing Castilian law and has been described as “the most ...
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