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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... territory to the Tagus River , despite recurrent incursions by Moors of the Moroccan Almohad dynasty . To maintain order in his kingdom , Afonso allied with the Knights Templar , the religious military order established during the ...
... territory to the Tagus River , despite recurrent incursions by Moors of the Moroccan Almohad dynasty . To maintain order in his kingdom , Afonso allied with the Knights Templar , the religious military order established during the ...
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... territory, it made a deal with Masinissa to pacify the region. In return for his loyalty to Rome, he was given the title of king and granted authority over a much greater territory than he could have secured for himself (with Roman.
... territory, it made a deal with Masinissa to pacify the region. In return for his loyalty to Rome, he was given the title of king and granted authority over a much greater territory than he could have secured for himself (with Roman.
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... territory. It was this highly prized commodity that attracted the trans-Saharan traders to extend their routes southward into Akan territory. IMPACT. OF. TRADE. By the middle of the 1400s, the arrival of trading specialists eager to ...
... territory. It was this highly prized commodity that attracted the trans-Saharan traders to extend their routes southward into Akan territory. IMPACT. OF. TRADE. By the middle of the 1400s, the arrival of trading specialists eager to ...
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... territory . Among these , the Denkyira , who arose in the center of the region , was perhaps the most powerful , but in the east another kingdom , called Akwamu , was dominant during roughly the same period . Over the next 100 years ...
... territory . Among these , the Denkyira , who arose in the center of the region , was perhaps the most powerful , but in the east another kingdom , called Akwamu , was dominant during roughly the same period . Over the next 100 years ...
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... territory in 376 with the permission of the Eastern Roman emperor Valens (r. 364–378). In return for the privilege of living in the new territory, the Visigoths agreed to serve in the Roman army against the invading Huns. In 394, Alaric ...
... territory in 376 with the permission of the Eastern Roman emperor Valens (r. 364–378). In return for the privilege of living in the new territory, the Visigoths agreed to serve in the Roman army against the invading Huns. In 394, Alaric ...
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