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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... forces with the Syrians and defeated the encroaching Assyrian ruler, Shalmaneser III (r. 858–824 b.c.e.), at Karkar on the Orontes River, demonstrating to the Assyrians that Israel would not be easily overrun. Aside from these ...
... forces with the Syrians and defeated the encroaching Assyrian ruler, Shalmaneser III (r. 858–824 b.c.e.), at Karkar on the Orontes River, demonstrating to the Assyrians that Israel would not be easily overrun. Aside from these ...
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... forces met those of Albert at the battle of Gollsheim, where Adolph was defeated and killed. With Adolph's death, the princes elected Albert as king. Meanwhile,Albert's son, Rudolph III (r. 1298–1307), took over the duchy of Austria. It ...
... forces met those of Albert at the battle of Gollsheim, where Adolph was defeated and killed. With Adolph's death, the princes elected Albert as king. Meanwhile,Albert's son, Rudolph III (r. 1298–1307), took over the duchy of Austria. It ...
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... forces and petitioned Allied governments to combine forces and form a “greater Serbia” comprised of the kingdoms of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. This unification ultimately occurred on December 1, 1918, with Alexander acting as ...
... forces and petitioned Allied governments to combine forces and form a “greater Serbia” comprised of the kingdoms of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. This unification ultimately occurred on December 1, 1918, with Alexander acting as ...
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... forces, led by Alexander himself, first at Austerlitz in 1805, then at Friedland in 1807. After these disasters, Alexander negotiated a treaty with France. The treaty forced Russia to accept Napoleon's Continental System. This ...
... forces, led by Alexander himself, first at Austerlitz in 1805, then at Friedland in 1807. After these disasters, Alexander negotiated a treaty with France. The treaty forced Russia to accept Napoleon's Continental System. This ...
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... forces quelled the Thebans ensured that rebellion would not spread to the rest of Greece. Alexander's father had long contemplated an attack on the Persian Empire to the east, and the young king set about putting this plan in motion ...
... forces quelled the Thebans ensured that rebellion would not spread to the rest of Greece. Alexander's father had long contemplated an attack on the Persian Empire to the east, and the young king set about putting this plan in motion ...
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