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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... Europe End of Hohenzollern dynasty in Germany Beginning of Hashemite dynasty in Jordan Last Ottoman caliph deposed ... European nations Present English monarchies continue in Great Britain under Windsor dynasty Present East Asian ...
... Europe End of Hohenzollern dynasty in Germany Beginning of Hashemite dynasty in Jordan Last Ottoman caliph deposed ... European nations Present English monarchies continue in Great Britain under Windsor dynasty Present East Asian ...
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... European nations, and founded the Muslim capital of Isfahan. The son of Sultan Muhammad (r. 1577–1587), the fourth ruler of the Safavid dynasty, Abbas came to the Safavid throne as shah in 1587 at age thirty. Abbas inherited a Persia ...
... European nations, and founded the Muslim capital of Isfahan. The son of Sultan Muhammad (r. 1577–1587), the fourth ruler of the Safavid dynasty, Abbas came to the Safavid throne as shah in 1587 at age thirty. Abbas inherited a Persia ...
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... European travelers in the seventeenth century had found at Isfahan a city " the size of Paris in extent , but only a tenth as populous , for every family had its own house and garden , and there were so many trees that it seemed rather ...
... European travelers in the seventeenth century had found at Isfahan a city " the size of Paris in extent , but only a tenth as populous , for every family had its own house and garden , and there were so many trees that it seemed rather ...
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... European influence in the region , the sultan of Acheh , Ali Mughayat Shah ( r . 1496–1528 ) , declared independence for Acheh around 1515 and issued a call to expel the Europeans . Pidie and Pasai united with Acheh in an attempt to ...
... European influence in the region , the sultan of Acheh , Ali Mughayat Shah ( r . 1496–1528 ) , declared independence for Acheh around 1515 and issued a call to expel the Europeans . Pidie and Pasai united with Acheh in an attempt to ...
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... European traders , the means of conquest and consolidation were vastly enhanced as well , and strong leaders arose who were eager to gain greater control over the now highly lucrative gold trade . Among these militaristic leaders was ...
... European traders , the means of conquest and consolidation were vastly enhanced as well , and strong leaders arose who were eager to gain greater control over the now highly lucrative gold trade . Among these militaristic leaders was ...
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