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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... army, rooted out corrupt officials, and oversaw expenditures so carefully that, upon his death, subsequent Abbasid rulers could afford their reputations for generosity. Al-Mansur also chose the site of the new capital, Baghdad, situated ...
... army, rooted out corrupt officials, and oversaw expenditures so carefully that, upon his death, subsequent Abbasid rulers could afford their reputations for generosity. Al-Mansur also chose the site of the new capital, Baghdad, situated ...
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... army defeated the previously unrivaled army of the Persian Empire. Darius III fled and was assassinated, bringing the Achaemenid dynasty to an end. The relative longevity of the Achaemenid dynasty, and the esteem in which it is still ...
... army defeated the previously unrivaled army of the Persian Empire. Darius III fled and was assassinated, bringing the Achaemenid dynasty to an end. The relative longevity of the Achaemenid dynasty, and the esteem in which it is still ...
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... army against the invading Huns. In 394, Alaric took command of the Visigothic troops serving under Emperor Theodosius I (r. 379–395).The following year, afterTheodosius died, and after the Visigoths had suffered a decade of neglect and ...
... army against the invading Huns. In 394, Alaric took command of the Visigothic troops serving under Emperor Theodosius I (r. 379–395).The following year, afterTheodosius died, and after the Visigoths had suffered a decade of neglect and ...
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... army. In 1812, Alexander denounced the treaty with France. When Napoleon invaded, the Russian army surprisingly retreated and burned all the villages and cropland in its path, eliminating potential supplies for the French. Although ...
... army. In 1812, Alexander denounced the treaty with France. When Napoleon invaded, the Russian army surprisingly retreated and burned all the villages and cropland in its path, eliminating potential supplies for the French. Although ...
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... army and ordered the execution of many of her rivals, including some close relatives. She battled fiercely with Antipater's son Cassander, the leader of the major opposition, but ultimately was forced to surrender in 316 b.c.e. Shortly ...
... army and ordered the execution of many of her rivals, including some close relatives. She battled fiercely with Antipater's son Cassander, the leader of the major opposition, but ultimately was forced to surrender in 316 b.c.e. Shortly ...
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