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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... independence for Acheh around 1515 and issued a call to expel the Europeans. Pidie and Pasai united with Acheh in an attempt to drive out the foreigners. Acheh reached its pinnacle of power during the reign of Sultan Iskander Muda (r ...
... independence for Acheh around 1515 and issued a call to expel the Europeans. Pidie and Pasai united with Acheh in an attempt to drive out the foreigners. Acheh reached its pinnacle of power during the reign of Sultan Iskander Muda (r ...
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... independence for more than sixty years. The Alaungpaya dynasty was founded by a Burmese leader named Alaungpaya (r. 1752–1760), son of a village headman, who gained control of upper Myanmar and the Shan states of central Myanmar in 1752 ...
... independence for more than sixty years. The Alaungpaya dynasty was founded by a Burmese leader named Alaungpaya (r. 1752–1760), son of a village headman, who gained control of upper Myanmar and the Shan states of central Myanmar in 1752 ...
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... independence of their people until 1901, when Great Britain claimed the region as a colonial possession and the kingdom came under British control.To facilitate administration throughout the region, the British broke traditional lines ...
... independence of their people until 1901, when Great Britain claimed the region as a colonial possession and the kingdom came under British control.To facilitate administration throughout the region, the British broke traditional lines ...
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... independence in 189 b.c.e. under the native Artaxiad dynasty, founded by Artaxias I (r. ca. 200–159 b.c.e.). The greatest king of the Artaxiad dynasty was Tigran II, also known as Tigranes, or Tigran the Great (r. 95–56 b.c.e.). Under ...
... independence in 189 b.c.e. under the native Artaxiad dynasty, founded by Artaxias I (r. ca. 200–159 b.c.e.). The greatest king of the Artaxiad dynasty was Tigran II, also known as Tigranes, or Tigran the Great (r. 95–56 b.c.e.). Under ...
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... independence in its history. During that time, the development of Armenian art and culture continued to develop and flourish. Reconquered by the Byzantines in 1046,Armenia was then overrun by the Seljuk Turks following their defeat of ...
... independence in its history. During that time, the development of Armenian art and culture continued to develop and flourish. Reconquered by the Byzantines in 1046,Armenia was then overrun by the Seljuk Turks following their defeat of ...
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