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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... claim to power , adapting the rituals of the church to further this end . He even invoked divine intervention to explain his victory over his rivals to the throne , using the claim of God's favor to justify the establishment of the ...
... claim to power , adapting the rituals of the church to further this end . He even invoked divine intervention to explain his victory over his rivals to the throne , using the claim of God's favor to justify the establishment of the ...
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... claim of kinship to an important , perhaps founding , ancestor of the community . Whatever the basis for a monarch's claim to legitimacy , ritual and other public display represent important aspects of kingship . The ruler is not only ...
... claim of kinship to an important , perhaps founding , ancestor of the community . Whatever the basis for a monarch's claim to legitimacy , ritual and other public display represent important aspects of kingship . The ruler is not only ...
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... claim to the throne may protest the choice, possibly through violence against the king or his designee. On the other hand, supporters of the designated successor may decide not to wait for the reigning monarch to die or retire and may ...
... claim to the throne may protest the choice, possibly through violence against the king or his designee. On the other hand, supporters of the designated successor may decide not to wait for the reigning monarch to die or retire and may ...
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... claim the title of King of Germany. Although supported by one faction of German princes, Alfonso faced opposition from the pope and Spanish antagonism toward his ideas, and he renounced the claim to the German crown in 1275. That same ...
... claim the title of King of Germany. Although supported by one faction of German princes, Alfonso faced opposition from the pope and Spanish antagonism toward his ideas, and he renounced the claim to the German crown in 1275. That same ...
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... claim to the throne . He eventually became King Charles I of Hungary ( r . 1307- 1342 ) . In addition , Charles married Elizabeth , the daughter of King Ladislaus I of Poland ( r . 1305-1333 ) . Their son , Louis I ( r . 1342-1382 ) ...
... claim to the throne . He eventually became King Charles I of Hungary ( r . 1307- 1342 ) . In addition , Charles married Elizabeth , the daughter of King Ladislaus I of Poland ( r . 1305-1333 ) . Their son , Louis I ( r . 1342-1382 ) ...
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