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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... duke of York, who became George VI (r. 1936–1952). POLITICAL AND OTHER FACTORS Kings have also been forced to abdicate as a result of defeat in war or political revolution. In the final few days of World War I, for example, Kaiser ...
... duke of York, who became George VI (r. 1936–1952). POLITICAL AND OTHER FACTORS Kings have also been forced to abdicate as a result of defeat in war or political revolution. In the final few days of World War I, for example, Kaiser ...
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... duke Frederick Christian, a relative of the deceased Karl August, was elected as heir apparent, but pro-French officials resisted his candidacy. The issue was resolved by offering the post to one of Napoleon's marshals, Jean-Baptiste ...
... duke Frederick Christian, a relative of the deceased Karl August, was elected as heir apparent, but pro-French officials resisted his candidacy. The issue was resolved by offering the post to one of Napoleon's marshals, Jean-Baptiste ...
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... duke of Aus- tria and Styria (r. 1282–1298), a member of the powerful Habsburg dynasty, who was a capable military leader and competent administrator. Albert I was the son of King of Germany Rudolph I (r. 1273–1291), the founder of the ...
... duke of Aus- tria and Styria (r. 1282–1298), a member of the powerful Habsburg dynasty, who was a capable military leader and competent administrator. Albert I was the son of King of Germany Rudolph I (r. 1273–1291), the founder of the ...
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... Duke John of Swabia, assassinated Albert I. His successor on the throne, elected by the German princes, was Henry of Luxembourg, who ruled as Henry VII (r. 1308– 1313). See also:Habsburg Dynasty; Holy Roman Empire; Philip IV, the Fair ...
... Duke John of Swabia, assassinated Albert I. His successor on the throne, elected by the German princes, was Henry of Luxembourg, who ruled as Henry VII (r. 1308– 1313). See also:Habsburg Dynasty; Holy Roman Empire; Philip IV, the Fair ...
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... Duke René of Anjou (1434–1480), Louis's successor, opposed Alfonso, aided by the pope and Dule Filippo Maria Visconti of Milan. In 1435, Genoese troops captured Alfonso and turned him over to Visconti, but he charmed his captor and they ...
... Duke René of Anjou (1434–1480), Louis's successor, opposed Alfonso, aided by the pope and Dule Filippo Maria Visconti of Milan. In 1435, Genoese troops captured Alfonso and turned him over to Visconti, but he charmed his captor and they ...
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