World Monarchies and Dynasties, Volum 1

With entries for nearly 400 individual monarchs and 450 royal dynasties worldwide, and 140 entries on topics related to royal rule, this is an impressively comprehensive reference, with concise, accessible text presenting information on rulers from ancient times to the present. Rulers and dynasties are included from ancient Egypt, the ancient Near East, China, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. Topics of the thematic entries include dethronement, royal councils.