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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... eventually he was officially recognized by the aging King Karl XIII. Baptiste took the name Karl Johan and was crowned on May 1, 1818. Not all accession practices are rooted in history. In 1905, when Norway dissolved political ties with ...
... eventually he was officially recognized by the aging King Karl XIII. Baptiste took the name Karl Johan and was crowned on May 1, 1818. Not all accession practices are rooted in history. In 1905, when Norway dissolved political ties with ...
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... eventually led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company in 1602. In reaction to increasing European influence in the region, the sultan of Acheh, Ali Mughayat Shah (r. 1496–1528), declared independence for Acheh around 1515 ...
... eventually led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company in 1602. In reaction to increasing European influence in the region, the sultan of Acheh, Ali Mughayat Shah (r. 1496–1528), declared independence for Acheh around 1515 ...
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... eventually soured dramatically over disputes regarding the slave trade, so much so that, in 1540, his erstwhile Portuguese allies attempted to have him assassinated. Unlike his father, however, Afonso remained faithful to the Catholic ...
... eventually soured dramatically over disputes regarding the slave trade, so much so that, in 1540, his erstwhile Portuguese allies attempted to have him assassinated. Unlike his father, however, Afonso remained faithful to the Catholic ...
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... Eventually, Speransky proposed the creation of an elected parliament that would be empowered to introduce legislation and veto the tsar's laws. Furthermore,Alexander accepted an early plan to abolish serfdom. The emancipation plan ...
... Eventually, Speransky proposed the creation of an elected parliament that would be empowered to introduce legislation and veto the tsar's laws. Furthermore,Alexander accepted an early plan to abolish serfdom. The emancipation plan ...
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... Eventually, around 1431, a Thai army captured Angkor Thom, sacked the city, and enslaved much of its population and relocated them to the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya. After this defeat, the Thais came to dominate the region. See also ...
... Eventually, around 1431, a Thai army captured Angkor Thom, sacked the city, and enslaved much of its population and relocated them to the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya. After this defeat, the Thais came to dominate the region. See also ...
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