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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... Umayyad Dynasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975 United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 977 Urartu Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 Ur-Nammu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979 ...
... Umayyad Dynasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975 United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 977 Urartu Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 Ur-Nammu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979 ...
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... Umayyad caliphate Carolingian dynasty begins to rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal states Charlemagne begins rule of Frankish kingdom End of Japan's Nara ...
... Umayyad caliphate Carolingian dynasty begins to rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal states Charlemagne begins rule of Frankish kingdom End of Japan's Nara ...
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... Umayyad dynasty and provided thirty-seven ruling caliphs between 750 and 1258. The Abbasids claimed legitimacy ... Umayyads, particularly among the followers of the Shi'a branch of Islam and the Persians in Khorasan. The Abbasid campaign ...
... Umayyad dynasty and provided thirty-seven ruling caliphs between 750 and 1258. The Abbasids claimed legitimacy ... Umayyads, particularly among the followers of the Shi'a branch of Islam and the Persians in Khorasan. The Abbasid campaign ...
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... Umayyad caliph, met this revolt unsuccessfully in a battle near the River Zab.The next year, the Abbasids captured the Umayyad capital of Damascus. Marwan was put to death, and the Abbasids made a rigorous attempt to kill all remaining ...
... Umayyad caliph, met this revolt unsuccessfully in a battle near the River Zab.The next year, the Abbasids captured the Umayyad capital of Damascus. Marwan was put to death, and the Abbasids made a rigorous attempt to kill all remaining ...
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... Umayyad dynasty that managed to flee Damascus when the Abbasid dynasty overthrew the Umayyad caliphate in 750.The Abbasids had made a concerted effort to kill any living Umayyads, and Abd alRahman was lucky to have escaped with his life ...
... Umayyad dynasty that managed to flee Damascus when the Abbasid dynasty overthrew the Umayyad caliphate in 750.The Abbasids had made a concerted effort to kill any living Umayyads, and Abd alRahman was lucky to have escaped with his life ...
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