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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... political systems, and monarchs are different from other types of individuals or groups who hold political power and authority. It is also essential to distinguish between kingdoms—the domains ruled by monarchs—and kingships—the ...
... political systems, and monarchs are different from other types of individuals or groups who hold political power and authority. It is also essential to distinguish between kingdoms—the domains ruled by monarchs—and kingships—the ...
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... political control. He also allied closely with Germany, reorganizing the army in the model of the Prussian military ... political gain there in the rivalry between the two main Moorish factions in Iberia, the Qais and Yaman. By shifting ...
... political control. He also allied closely with Germany, reorganizing the army in the model of the Prussian military ... political gain there in the rivalry between the two main Moorish factions in Iberia, the Qais and Yaman. By shifting ...
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... POLITICAL AND OTHER FACTORS Kings have also been forced to abdicate as a result of defeat in war or political revolution. In the final few days of World War I, for example, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (r. 1888–1918) fled to Holland ...
... POLITICAL AND OTHER FACTORS Kings have also been forced to abdicate as a result of defeat in war or political revolution. In the final few days of World War I, for example, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (r. 1888–1918) fled to Holland ...
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... political unit. Whether Menes came up with the idea independently or was inspired by knowledge of similar political forms that already existed is a matter of scholarly speculation. Some experts argue that Egypt invented the form ...
... political unit. Whether Menes came up with the idea independently or was inspired by knowledge of similar political forms that already existed is a matter of scholarly speculation. Some experts argue that Egypt invented the form ...
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... political officials. These individuals, who have no prospect whatsoever of ascending to the throne in the normal order of things, are therefore trusted to advise and to act solely in accordance with the interests of the king. Strategies ...
... political officials. These individuals, who have no prospect whatsoever of ascending to the throne in the normal order of things, are therefore trusted to advise and to act solely in accordance with the interests of the king. Strategies ...
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