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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... cultures was Akkad, located where the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers came the closest to one another. Akkad was named ... culture that shared the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley. Sargon called his empire “the land of Sumer and Akkad ...
... cultures was Akkad, located where the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers came the closest to one another. Akkad was named ... culture that shared the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley. Sargon called his empire “the land of Sumer and Akkad ...
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... cultures, and his life became the subject of frequent romantic poetry and prose in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Over the ... culture and ideals throughout much of the ancient world. EARLY LIFE AND RISE TO POWER Alexander's ambitions and ...
... cultures, and his life became the subject of frequent romantic poetry and prose in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Over the ... culture and ideals throughout much of the ancient world. EARLY LIFE AND RISE TO POWER Alexander's ambitions and ...
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... culture around the Mediterranean, they were frequently run by lackluster officials, leading to general dissatisfaction. Alexander also pushed for the cultural integration of Greeks and former Persians, which was met with skepticism and ...
... culture around the Mediterranean, they were frequently run by lackluster officials, leading to general dissatisfaction. Alexander also pushed for the cultural integration of Greeks and former Persians, which was met with skepticism and ...
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... cultures and civilizations. Despite numerous invasions and conquests, the kingdoms of Armenia managed not only to survive but also to develop a unique culture, with distinct art and architectural styles and a national alphabet. In the ...
... cultures and civilizations. Despite numerous invasions and conquests, the kingdoms of Armenia managed not only to survive but also to develop a unique culture, with distinct art and architectural styles and a national alphabet. In the ...
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... cultural influences. Muromachi Cultural Legacy Despite the civil disorder of the period, the Ashikaga shoguns lived ... culture.The elegant and restrained arts of the tea ceremony (chanoyu) and flower arranging (ikebana) came into their ...
... cultural influences. Muromachi Cultural Legacy Despite the civil disorder of the period, the Ashikaga shoguns lived ... culture.The elegant and restrained arts of the tea ceremony (chanoyu) and flower arranging (ikebana) came into their ...
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