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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... emperor. In the sixteenth century, however, Emperor Charles V (r. 1519–1558) insisted that only the diplomats sent by crowned heads of state and the Republic of Venice should be called ambassadors. Because he represented a monarch, an ...
... emperor. In the sixteenth century, however, Emperor Charles V (r. 1519–1558) insisted that only the diplomats sent by crowned heads of state and the Republic of Venice should be called ambassadors. Because he represented a monarch, an ...
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... Emperor Commodus (r. 180–192) even appeared as a gladiator in the Colosseum and fought with wooden weapons. He awarded himself a fee of one million sestertii (Roman coins worth approximately 2 million dollars today) for his appearance ...
... Emperor Commodus (r. 180–192) even appeared as a gladiator in the Colosseum and fought with wooden weapons. He awarded himself a fee of one million sestertii (Roman coins worth approximately 2 million dollars today) for his appearance ...
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... emperor's failure to name him shogun,Takauji switched his allegiance to a rival emperor. Faced with these shifting alliances, Emperor Go-Daigo moved his imperial court south to the Yoshino Mountains near the old imperial city of Nara ...
... emperor's failure to name him shogun,Takauji switched his allegiance to a rival emperor. Faced with these shifting alliances, Emperor Go-Daigo moved his imperial court south to the Yoshino Mountains near the old imperial city of Nara ...
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... emperor, unwilling to fight a civil war, agreed to a compromise in 1867 that created a dual monarchy known as Austria-Hungary. Thus, Franz Josef also became the king of Hungary, which had its own internal administration outside the ...
... emperor, unwilling to fight a civil war, agreed to a compromise in 1867 that created a dual monarchy known as Austria-Hungary. Thus, Franz Josef also became the king of Hungary, which had its own internal administration outside the ...
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... emperor, Henry III (r. 1039–1056), but despite setbacks, passed on his domain to his son Leopold III, “the Saint” (r. 1095–1136). Leopold III benefited from his astute positioning during the investiture controversy, in which the emperors ...
... emperor, Henry III (r. 1039–1056), but despite setbacks, passed on his domain to his son Leopold III, “the Saint” (r. 1095–1136). Leopold III benefited from his astute positioning during the investiture controversy, in which the emperors ...
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