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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... rule of Justinian I in Eastern Roman Empire End of Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy Beginnings of Turkish Khazar kingdom ... rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal ...
... rule of Justinian I in Eastern Roman Empire End of Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy Beginnings of Turkish Khazar kingdom ... rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal ...
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... rule in Egypt End of Islamic caliphate in the Near East End of Almohad dynasty of Muslim Spain Establishment of Bourbon dynasty in France Beginning of rule of Germany and Austria by Habsburg dynasty End of Sung dynasty in China ...
... rule in Egypt End of Islamic caliphate in the Near East End of Almohad dynasty of Muslim Spain Establishment of Bourbon dynasty in France Beginning of rule of Germany and Austria by Habsburg dynasty End of Sung dynasty in China ...
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... rule in Florence War of Austrian succession begins End of Mughal Empire of India End of Maratha Confederacy in India Beginning of French Revolution, during which monarchical rule is overthrown in France Hawaiian kingdom united by ...
... rule in Florence War of Austrian succession begins End of Mughal Empire of India End of Maratha Confederacy in India Beginning of French Revolution, during which monarchical rule is overthrown in France Hawaiian kingdom united by ...
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... rule in 1282, and the kingdom was claimed by Pedro III of Aragón (r. 1276–1285), who had backed the revolt. However, the Angevin dynasty continued to rule the kingdom of Naples in southern Italy until 1435, when the kingdom of Aragón ...
... rule in 1282, and the kingdom was claimed by Pedro III of Aragón (r. 1276–1285), who had backed the revolt. However, the Angevin dynasty continued to rule the kingdom of Naples in southern Italy until 1435, when the kingdom of Aragón ...
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... rule of the French Angevin descendants of Charles I. In 1443, King Alfonso V of Aragón (r. 1416–1458) reunited the kingdom of Two Sicilies (Sicily and Naples) under his rule.When he died in 1458, he left his Sicilian title to his son ...
... rule of the French Angevin descendants of Charles I. In 1443, King Alfonso V of Aragón (r. 1416–1458) reunited the kingdom of Two Sicilies (Sicily and Naples) under his rule.When he died in 1458, he left his Sicilian title to his son ...
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