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 3000s First ancient Greek kingdom, that of Minoans, established in the eastern Mediterranean region 2334 Founding of kingdom of Akkad, one of world's first monarchies 2000s Emergence of earliest South Asian kingdoms 1766 The Shang ...
... rule 3000s First ancient Greek kingdom, that of Minoans, established in the eastern Mediterranean region 2334 Founding of kingdom of Akkad, one of world's first monarchies 2000s Emergence of earliest South Asian kingdoms 1766 The Shang ...
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... rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal states Charlemagne begins rule of Frankish kingdom End of Japan's Nara period In Japan, beginning of Heian period, a ...
... rule France End of Merovingian-Frankish kingdom and Merovingian dynasty Donation of Pepin marks beginning of papal states Charlemagne begins rule of Frankish kingdom End of Japan's Nara period In Japan, beginning of Heian period, a ...
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... rule of Holy Roman Empire by Hohenstaufen dynasty 1085 End of Viking Empire 1087 Death of William I the Conqueror 1131 1137 1138 1154 1161 1174 1179 United kingdom of Portugal emerges 1192 1194 Angevin house of Plantagenet begins rule ...
... rule of Holy Roman Empire by Hohenstaufen dynasty 1085 End of Viking Empire 1087 Death of William I the Conqueror 1131 1137 1138 1154 1161 1174 1179 United kingdom of Portugal emerges 1192 1194 Angevin house of Plantagenet begins rule ...
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... rule by the house of Plantagenet in England Rise of Medici family in the Italian city-state of Florence Death of Tamerlane marks beginning of collapse of Mongol Empire Division of Golden Horde khanate into smaller states Hohenzollern ...
... rule by the house of Plantagenet in England Rise of Medici family in the Italian city-state of Florence Death of Tamerlane marks beginning of collapse of Mongol Empire Division of Golden Horde khanate into smaller states Hohenzollern ...
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... rule in Florence 1740 War of Austrian succession begins 1761 End of Mughal Empire of India 1771 End of Maratha Confederacy in India 1789 1795 1799 1804 1804 1806 1815 Beginning of French Revolution , during which monarchical rule is ...
... rule in Florence 1740 War of Austrian succession begins 1761 End of Mughal Empire of India 1771 End of Maratha Confederacy in India 1789 1795 1799 1804 1804 1806 1815 Beginning of French Revolution , during which monarchical rule is ...
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