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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... period In Japan, beginning of Heian period, a golden age of culture Earliest Russian dynasties emerge in Russia Charlemagne crowned emperor of West Angkor kingdom established in Cambodia Death of Charlemagne Rurikid dynasty founded in ...
... period In Japan, beginning of Heian period, a golden age of culture Earliest Russian dynasties emerge in Russia Charlemagne crowned emperor of West Angkor kingdom established in Cambodia Death of Charlemagne Rurikid dynasty founded in ...
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... period of Christian persecution that fueled a nationalistic spirit among the people. Fostered by numerous martyrs to the Christian faith, Armenians made several attempts to gain independence. Each period of independence was short-lived ...
... period of Christian persecution that fueled a nationalistic spirit among the people. Fostered by numerous martyrs to the Christian faith, Armenians made several attempts to gain independence. Each period of independence was short-lived ...
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... period, Armenia remained an imperial province until the mid-seventh century. Finally, in 653 the Byzantines, finding the region increasingly difficult to govern, ceded Armenia to the Arabs, who introduced Islam to the region. In 806 ...
... period, Armenia remained an imperial province until the mid-seventh century. Finally, in 653 the Byzantines, finding the region increasingly difficult to govern, ceded Armenia to the Arabs, who introduced Islam to the region. In 806 ...
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... period (1185–1333), which was marked by growing decentralization, splintered administrative control, and constant civil war. The Ashikaga shogunate includes the Dual Monarchies period, during which two emperors ruled Japan between 1336 ...
... period (1185–1333), which was marked by growing decentralization, splintered administrative control, and constant civil war. The Ashikaga shogunate includes the Dual Monarchies period, during which two emperors ruled Japan between 1336 ...
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... period (794–1185). The Muromachi artistic ideals still permeate modern Japanese culture.The elegant and restrained arts of the tea ceremony (chanoyu) and flower arranging (ikebana) came into their own during the Muromachi period ...
... period (794–1185). The Muromachi artistic ideals still permeate modern Japanese culture.The elegant and restrained arts of the tea ceremony (chanoyu) and flower arranging (ikebana) came into their own during the Muromachi period ...
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