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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... called Akwamu, was dominant during roughly the same period. Over the next 100 years, the gold trade continued to enrich the various states of the Akan region and was largely controlled by the Denkyira and Akwamu rulers.These kings only ...
... called Akwamu, was dominant during roughly the same period. Over the next 100 years, the gold trade continued to enrich the various states of the Akan region and was largely controlled by the Denkyira and Akwamu rulers.These kings only ...
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... called the Danelaw, which comprised East Anglia and East Mercia. Alfred ruled over the remaining territory, making himself king not only of Wessex, but of East Anglia and the western part of Mercia as well. Having established the ...
... called the Danelaw, which comprised East Anglia and East Mercia. Alfred ruled over the remaining territory, making himself king not only of Wessex, but of East Anglia and the western part of Mercia as well. Having established the ...
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... called ordinary ambassadors, they were expected not so much to represent a monarch as to gather political information about their host country. Sometimes, however, extraordinary ambassadors were sent to negotiate with a monarch on ...
... called ordinary ambassadors, they were expected not so much to represent a monarch as to gather political information about their host country. Sometimes, however, extraordinary ambassadors were sent to negotiate with a monarch on ...
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... called an ealdorman or eorl (alderman or earl), surrounded by his followers, called thegns (thanes), who were like knights. Anglo-Saxon society was somewhat democratic— the Anglo-Saxons did not follow strict rules of dynastic succession ...
... called an ealdorman or eorl (alderman or earl), surrounded by his followers, called thegns (thanes), who were like knights. Anglo-Saxon society was somewhat democratic— the Anglo-Saxons did not follow strict rules of dynastic succession ...
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... called the Sicilian Vespers, the Sicilians revolted against Angevin rule and accepted Manfred's son-in-law, King Peter III of Aragón (r. 1226–1285), as their sovereign. This revolt separated Sicily from the mainland, and for the next ...
... called the Sicilian Vespers, the Sicilians revolted against Angevin rule and accepted Manfred's son-in-law, King Peter III of Aragón (r. 1226–1285), as their sovereign. This revolt separated Sicily from the mainland, and for the next ...
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