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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... defeated by the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826). In the resulting Treaty of Yandabo (1826), he was forced to cede several coastal regions to British India. Myanmar continued to lose territory and authority to the ...
... defeated by the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826). In the resulting Treaty of Yandabo (1826), he was forced to cede several coastal regions to British India. Myanmar continued to lose territory and authority to the ...
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... defeated René, made a triumphal entry into Naples, and established his royal court there. He never again returned to Aragón, delegating his brother Juan to rule there as regent. Alfonso also had his wife Maria rule as regent in ...
... defeated René, made a triumphal entry into Naples, and established his royal court there. He never again returned to Aragón, delegating his brother Juan to rule there as regent. Alfonso also had his wife Maria rule as regent in ...
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... defeated Harold and his Anglo-Saxon forces at the battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066 and was crowned King William I (r. 1066–1087) on December 25, 1066. The Norman conquest ended the AngloSaxon period of English history and ...
... defeated Harold and his Anglo-Saxon forces at the battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066 and was crowned King William I (r. 1066–1087) on December 25, 1066. The Norman conquest ended the AngloSaxon period of English history and ...
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... Defeated by the Romans at Thermopylae in 191 b.c.e., he retreated to Asia Minor, where he was defeated again at the battle of Magnesia in 190 b.c.e. by a Roman force under the command of Lucius Cornelius Scipio.This was the last great ...
... Defeated by the Romans at Thermopylae in 191 b.c.e., he retreated to Asia Minor, where he was defeated again at the battle of Magnesia in 190 b.c.e. by a Roman force under the command of Lucius Cornelius Scipio.This was the last great ...
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... defeated the Persians, forcing Darius to flee the advancing Greeks. Initially, Alexander pursued the defeated Darius. But three of the Persian satraps, including Barsaentes, betrayed Darius and assassinated him.They then defied ...
... defeated the Persians, forcing Darius to flee the advancing Greeks. Initially, Alexander pursued the defeated Darius. But three of the Persian satraps, including Barsaentes, betrayed Darius and assassinated him.They then defied ...
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