Author: Gregg Coodley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999077016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The Good Monarchs tells the stories of 18 of the best monarchs in history. The monarchs chosen are those who most tried to benefit the people of their nation from 641 BCE up to the present day. These leaders hail from 15 different countries and four continents.
The Good Monarchs
Author: Gregg Coodley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999077016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The Good Monarchs tells the stories of 18 of the best monarchs in history. The monarchs chosen are those who most tried to benefit the people of their nation from 641 BCE up to the present day. These leaders hail from 15 different countries and four continents.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999077016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The Good Monarchs tells the stories of 18 of the best monarchs in history. The monarchs chosen are those who most tried to benefit the people of their nation from 641 BCE up to the present day. These leaders hail from 15 different countries and four continents.
Great Kings in The World
Author: Manoj Dole
Publisher: Manoj Dole
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of history and heritage. Many great rulers have been born in our country in the history of the world. The list in this book covers the kings who ruled India and other countries from BC to modern India. The list may include some names who were not kings in the traditional sense , but who played important roles in their kingdoms. beautiful country , India , is the most populous democracy in the whole world. This vibrant democracy is run with the help of a heavy political and executive machinery. From around 600 BC the country has seen the ups and downs of various empires and many great rulers were needed to ensure proper governance of this vast land. Needless to say , India has a vibrant history filled with fascinating tales of empires and rulers. Here is a list of some such great rulers. These mighty rulers and their regimes provide a glimpse into India's turbulent but glorious past. Our great nation also came under fire from several Venab emperors , including Cyrus the Great and of course the Persian Achaemenids led by Alexander the Great. Over the years, various kingdoms emerged here , remnants of some of which still exist. And in these states, there are some states which have had a deep impact on the history and culture of India. There are many kings and kingdoms that the world has seen. So it is not possible to give a straight answer to the greatest king of all time as he has to face various situations and circumstances and even betrayals before the rise of his kingdom. But in my opinion the list of kings in this book are the greatest kings the world has ever seen.
Publisher: Manoj Dole
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of history and heritage. Many great rulers have been born in our country in the history of the world. The list in this book covers the kings who ruled India and other countries from BC to modern India. The list may include some names who were not kings in the traditional sense , but who played important roles in their kingdoms. beautiful country , India , is the most populous democracy in the whole world. This vibrant democracy is run with the help of a heavy political and executive machinery. From around 600 BC the country has seen the ups and downs of various empires and many great rulers were needed to ensure proper governance of this vast land. Needless to say , India has a vibrant history filled with fascinating tales of empires and rulers. Here is a list of some such great rulers. These mighty rulers and their regimes provide a glimpse into India's turbulent but glorious past. Our great nation also came under fire from several Venab emperors , including Cyrus the Great and of course the Persian Achaemenids led by Alexander the Great. Over the years, various kingdoms emerged here , remnants of some of which still exist. And in these states, there are some states which have had a deep impact on the history and culture of India. There are many kings and kingdoms that the world has seen. So it is not possible to give a straight answer to the greatest king of all time as he has to face various situations and circumstances and even betrayals before the rise of his kingdom. But in my opinion the list of kings in this book are the greatest kings the world has ever seen.
Killers of the King
Author: Charles Spencer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620409127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Examines the lives of the men who signed Charles I's death warrant and the far-reaching consequences for them, those present at the trial, and England itself.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620409127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Examines the lives of the men who signed Charles I's death warrant and the far-reaching consequences for them, those present at the trial, and England itself.
The Good Kings
Author: Kara Cooney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781426221965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Written in the tradition of historians like Mary Beard and Stacy Schiff who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today. In a new era when democracies around the world are threatened or crumbling, best-selling author Kara Cooney turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa--to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future. As the first centralized political power on earth, the pharaohs and their process of divine kingship can tell us a lot about the world's politics, past and present. Every animal-headed god, every monumental temple, every pyramid, every tomb, offers extraordinary insight into a culture that combined deeply held religious beliefs with uniquely human schemes to justify a system in which one ruled over many. From Khufu, the man who built the Great Pyramid at Giza as testament to his authoritarian reign, and Taharqa, the last true pharaoh who worked to make Egypt great again, we discover a clear lens into understanding how power was earned, controlled, and manipulated in ancient times. And in mining the past, Cooney uncovers the reason why societies have so willingly chosen a dictator over democracy, time and time again.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781426221965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Written in the tradition of historians like Mary Beard and Stacy Schiff who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today. In a new era when democracies around the world are threatened or crumbling, best-selling author Kara Cooney turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa--to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future. As the first centralized political power on earth, the pharaohs and their process of divine kingship can tell us a lot about the world's politics, past and present. Every animal-headed god, every monumental temple, every pyramid, every tomb, offers extraordinary insight into a culture that combined deeply held religious beliefs with uniquely human schemes to justify a system in which one ruled over many. From Khufu, the man who built the Great Pyramid at Giza as testament to his authoritarian reign, and Taharqa, the last true pharaoh who worked to make Egypt great again, we discover a clear lens into understanding how power was earned, controlled, and manipulated in ancient times. And in mining the past, Cooney uncovers the reason why societies have so willingly chosen a dictator over democracy, time and time again.
First Kings of Europe
Author: Attila Gyucha
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
ISBN: 9781950446247
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This book is a copublication of The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and The Field Museum"--Copyright page.
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
ISBN: 9781950446247
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This book is a copublication of The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and The Field Museum"--Copyright page.
Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East
Author: Trevor Bryce
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134575866
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Offering fascinating insights into the people and politics of the ancient near Eastern kingdoms, Trevor Bryce uses the letters of the five Great Kings as the focus of a fresh look at this turbulent and volatile region in the late Bronze Age.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134575866
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Offering fascinating insights into the people and politics of the ancient near Eastern kingdoms, Trevor Bryce uses the letters of the five Great Kings as the focus of a fresh look at this turbulent and volatile region in the late Bronze Age.
Kings and Queens of England
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486446662
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs — from Alfred the Great (871-899) to Elizabeth II (1952-). Background scenes evoke dramatic highlights of each era. 30 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486446662
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs — from Alfred the Great (871-899) to Elizabeth II (1952-). Background scenes evoke dramatic highlights of each era. 30 illustrations.
King of the World
Author: Matt Waters
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190927178
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"Cyrus the Great was a transformational figure: an exceptional leader, general, and visionary. He was also the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which dominated the world stage from the Mediterranean to the Indus during the sixth through fourth centuries BCE. When Cyrus took the royal title "King of the World" in 539 BCE, it was closer to a literal reality than for any ruler before him in history. Cyrus the Great thus was an object of fascination even in antiquity, well-regarded among several peoples in almost every accounting of his life. This book treats the stories of Cyrus' birth, conquests, and reign through multiple perspectives, grounded in analysis of ancient sources from the Persians, Elamites, Babylonians, Judeans, and Greeks. Cyrus the Great remains a worthy object of attention for the imprint he left on world history, anywhere the ancient Achaemenid Empire touched in antiquity, and its legacy thereafter"--
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190927178
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"Cyrus the Great was a transformational figure: an exceptional leader, general, and visionary. He was also the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which dominated the world stage from the Mediterranean to the Indus during the sixth through fourth centuries BCE. When Cyrus took the royal title "King of the World" in 539 BCE, it was closer to a literal reality than for any ruler before him in history. Cyrus the Great thus was an object of fascination even in antiquity, well-regarded among several peoples in almost every accounting of his life. This book treats the stories of Cyrus' birth, conquests, and reign through multiple perspectives, grounded in analysis of ancient sources from the Persians, Elamites, Babylonians, Judeans, and Greeks. Cyrus the Great remains a worthy object of attention for the imprint he left on world history, anywhere the ancient Achaemenid Empire touched in antiquity, and its legacy thereafter"--
First Edition: 100 Great African Kings and Queens (Vol 1)
Author: Pusch Komiete Commey
Publisher: Real African Books
ISBN: 0987034723
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
A chronicle of ten great African monarchs; from Makeda the Ethiopian Queen of Sheba to the richest man who ever lived, Emperor Mansa Musa of Mali. This easy-read original edition narrates the journey of these magnificent monarchs through the sands of time of time, and will amaze, delight, and make the world stand up to celebrate a shared humanity without borders.
Publisher: Real African Books
ISBN: 0987034723
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
A chronicle of ten great African monarchs; from Makeda the Ethiopian Queen of Sheba to the richest man who ever lived, Emperor Mansa Musa of Mali. This easy-read original edition narrates the journey of these magnificent monarchs through the sands of time of time, and will amaze, delight, and make the world stand up to celebrate a shared humanity without borders.
A Brief History of British Kings & Queens
Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 147211731X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 147211731X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.