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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... heir apparent, but pro-French officials resisted his candidacy. The issue was resolved by offering the post to one ... heir to the throne regardless of sex.The Act therefore mandated that the next heir would be Crown Princess Victoria ...
... heir apparent, but pro-French officials resisted his candidacy. The issue was resolved by offering the post to one ... heir to the throne regardless of sex.The Act therefore mandated that the next heir would be Crown Princess Victoria ...
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... heir to the throne, or no heir might be named.The virtue of the former strategy is to provide a clearly understood order of succession: the monarch's chosen successor is known well before he or she ever takes office. However, such ...
... heir to the throne, or no heir might be named.The virtue of the former strategy is to provide a clearly understood order of succession: the monarch's chosen successor is known well before he or she ever takes office. However, such ...
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... heir in return for his assistance against Louis III of Anjou (1417–1434). To those who opposed this risky venture, Alfonso replied, “No one has ever yet won glory without danger and difficulty.” In 1423, however, Joanna transferred her ...
... heir in return for his assistance against Louis III of Anjou (1417–1434). To those who opposed this risky venture, Alfonso replied, “No one has ever yet won glory without danger and difficulty.” In 1423, however, Joanna transferred her ...
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... heir.After his death, the kingdom was divided into several principalities ruled by different members of the royal family. Predictably, these principalities easily succumbed to invasion by other states, most notably Maharashtra, and the ...
... heir.After his death, the kingdom was divided into several principalities ruled by different members of the royal family. Predictably, these principalities easily succumbed to invasion by other states, most notably Maharashtra, and the ...
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... heir. Louis had no male heirs. His daughter Mary succeeded to the throne of Hungary as Mary I (r. 1382–1395). After her death, she was succeeded by her husband Sigismund (r. 1387–1437), whose succession marked the end of Angevin rule in ...
... heir. Louis had no male heirs. His daughter Mary succeeded to the throne of Hungary as Mary I (r. 1382–1395). After her death, she was succeeded by her husband Sigismund (r. 1387–1437), whose succession marked the end of Angevin rule in ...
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