monarchy

Portrait of England's longest-reigning queen during her Diamond Jubilee year, looking at changes and reforms in the monarchy, people she met, her children, the aftermath of Diana's death in 1997, and places she traveled.

Contains short illustrated biographies of the royal dynasties of England and Scotland describing the major events of each reign and the royal lineage of each monarch.

Charts the history of the British monarchy over a period of approximately 1,600 years, discussing what the monarchy is, how it works, and the extent of royal power, and looking at each dynasty and family from early rulers to the twenty-first century royals.

Explains what a monarchy is, discussing the difference between absolute and constitutional monarchy and presents a history of notable monarchs throughout the world.

China is one of earth's oldest civilizations. Throughout much of its history, China was ruled by powerful dynasties who controlled the lives of ordinary Chinese people in countless ways. Today, China's dynastic history is visible in everything from art and language to large-scale building projects such as the Great Wall and the bureaucratic structure of society itself..

Helen Mirren and Jeremh Irons star. A two-part HBO films miniseries event that explores the intersection of the private and public life of Elizabeth I in the latter half of her reign, offering a personal look at her allies, her enemies and her suitors as she struggles to survive in a male-dominated world.

Provides an introduction to monarchy, discussing what it is, how it works, and more.

Contains the complete text of American colonist Thomas Paine's advocacy of independence from British rule.