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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... trade routes in silks and spices that went directly to Italy, bypassing the intermediary Turks. Abbas continued to maintain Persian borders and improve its trade positions, but his primary focus from 1600 until his death was on ...
... trade routes in silks and spices that went directly to Italy, bypassing the intermediary Turks. Abbas continued to maintain Persian borders and improve its trade positions, but his primary focus from 1600 until his death was on ...
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... trade along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.The city prospered in this advantageous location, and subsequent Abbasid caliphs held court there in grand style. During the reigns of al-Mansur and his successors Harun al-Rashid (r. 786–809) ...
... trade along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.The city prospered in this advantageous location, and subsequent Abbasid caliphs held court there in grand style. During the reigns of al-Mansur and his successors Harun al-Rashid (r. 786–809) ...
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... trade, which eventually led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company in 1602. In reaction to increasing ... trade, and the conflicts with the Portuguese and their colonial allies arose out of Acheh's attempts to gain a ...
... trade, which eventually led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company in 1602. In reaction to increasing ... trade, and the conflicts with the Portuguese and their colonial allies arose out of Acheh's attempts to gain a ...
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... trade for ivory and other local goods but stayed to participate in the increasingly lucrative slave trade. When King João died in 1506, Afonso inherited the Kongo throne, and the Portuguese returned to royal favor. Afonso I used his ...
... trade for ivory and other local goods but stayed to participate in the increasingly lucrative slave trade. When King João died in 1506, Afonso inherited the Kongo throne, and the Portuguese returned to royal favor. Afonso I used his ...
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... trade came to recognize that they could better exploit their advantages by organizing into a state. Such organization improved their ability to deal with traders and enabled them to support a military that could ensure their acquisition ...
... trade came to recognize that they could better exploit their advantages by organizing into a state. Such organization improved their ability to deal with traders and enabled them to support a military that could ensure their acquisition ...
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