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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... ancient Egypt Emergence of Olmec kingdom in Mexico Tutankhamun becomes pharaoh of Egypt Battle of Kadesh between the ancient Hittites and Egyptians Fall of Hittite Empire Kingdom of Israel split in two, forming kingdom of Israel and ...
... ancient Egypt Emergence of Olmec kingdom in Mexico Tutankhamun becomes pharaoh of Egypt Battle of Kadesh between the ancient Hittites and Egyptians Fall of Hittite Empire Kingdom of Israel split in two, forming kingdom of Israel and ...
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... ancient Persian Empire who presided over a period of expansion and great power. Persia was controlled by the Medes until 550 b.c.e., when Cyrus of Anshan, an Iranian noble, rebelled and took power. Cyrus's victory over the Medes marked ...
... ancient Persian Empire who presided over a period of expansion and great power. Persia was controlled by the Medes until 550 b.c.e., when Cyrus of Anshan, an Iranian noble, rebelled and took power. Cyrus's victory over the Medes marked ...
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... ancient Egypt (r. ca. 1350–1334 b.c.e.), a member of the Eighteenth dynasty, known for his attempt at religious reform. Akhenaten, known originally as Amenhotep IV, changed his pharaonic name to honor the sun-god, Aten. He inherited the ...
... ancient Egypt (r. ca. 1350–1334 b.c.e.), a member of the Eighteenth dynasty, known for his attempt at religious reform. Akhenaten, known originally as Amenhotep IV, changed his pharaonic name to honor the sun-god, Aten. He inherited the ...
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... Ancient (Eighteenth to Twenty-sixth);Tutankhamen. AKKAD,. KINGDOM. OF. (ca. 2334–2154 B.C.E.) One of the oldest civilizations in the world and the founding kingdom of a vast Mesopotamian Empire. In the fourth millennium b.c.e., a number of ...
... Ancient (Eighteenth to Twenty-sixth);Tutankhamen. AKKAD,. KINGDOM. OF. (ca. 2334–2154 B.C.E.) One of the oldest civilizations in the world and the founding kingdom of a vast Mesopotamian Empire. In the fourth millennium b.c.e., a number of ...
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... ancient Macedon (r. 336–323 b.c.e.) whose military genius and towering ambition enabled him to spread his empire throughout southern Asia and the Middle East in a little over a decade. Alexander the Great is one of the most famous and ...
... ancient Macedon (r. 336–323 b.c.e.) whose military genius and towering ambition enabled him to spread his empire throughout southern Asia and the Middle East in a little over a decade. Alexander the Great is one of the most famous and ...
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