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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... claims to the province of Galicia in the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, which lies directly north of ... claim of God's favor to justify the establishment of the dynasty he founded. Contacts with Westerners and with ...
... claims to the province of Galicia in the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, which lies directly north of ... claim of God's favor to justify the establishment of the dynasty he founded. Contacts with Westerners and with ...
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... claim of kinship to an important, perhaps founding, ancestor of the community. Whatever the basis for a monarch's claim to legitimacy, ritual and other public display represent important aspects of kingship.The ruler is not only an ...
... claim of kinship to an important, perhaps founding, ancestor of the community. Whatever the basis for a monarch's claim to legitimacy, ritual and other public display represent important aspects of kingship.The ruler is not only an ...
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... claim to their privileged position of courtiers only so long as the king remains upon the throne. An alternative approach, employed by the Bagirmi of Chad, among others, is to appoint nonrelatives— often slaves who may not even be of ...
... claim to their privileged position of courtiers only so long as the king remains upon the throne. An alternative approach, employed by the Bagirmi of Chad, among others, is to appoint nonrelatives— often slaves who may not even be of ...
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... claim to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. When Ferdinand died in 1252,Alfonso succeeded to the throne and continued Ferdinand's campaign to drive the Moors from Iberia. In 1262, Alfonso conquered the southern Iberian city of Cádiz ...
... claim to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. When Ferdinand died in 1252,Alfonso succeeded to the throne and continued Ferdinand's campaign to drive the Moors from Iberia. In 1262, Alfonso conquered the southern Iberian city of Cádiz ...
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John Middleton. to claim the title of King of Germany. Although supported by one faction of German princes, Alfonso faced opposition from the pope and Spanish antagonism toward his ideas, and he renounced the claim to the German crown in ...
John Middleton. to claim the title of King of Germany. Although supported by one faction of German princes, Alfonso faced opposition from the pope and Spanish antagonism toward his ideas, and he renounced the claim to the German crown in ...
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