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Tds: Swaziland: Government
Read about the interesting way Swaziland's government works. Find out about how the government structure runs parallel to the traditional chiefdom system. You will also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is...
BBC
Bbc: Nepal's Ex King Gyanendra
A profile of Nepal's monarch, who reigned from 2001 until June 11, 2008, King Gyanendra. (11 June 2008)
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: History: George Iv: The Royal Joke?
An article about the self-indulgent reign of King George IV of England. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: History: Victoria as a Girl: The Patient Rebel
This article about Victoria's childhood provides some insight into how it prepared her to rule. The author uses references from Victoria's journals, among other sources, to support her views. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Victorians: Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers
Learn about Victoria's approach to working with the prime ministers who served during her long reign. Archived.
Other
Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Interesting information provided about the six wives of Henry VIII. Click on each wife for extended information about their lives, their relationship with Henry, and their deaths. Includes links to other sites as well.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Heritage: Royal Assent
A concise, informative report on the function of Royal Assent in the Canadian parliamentary system.
iCivics
I Civics: Machiavelli Mini Lesson
Look into the ideas and writings of the Italian thinker and politician, Niccolo Machiavelli (1429-1527).
iCivics
I Civics: Who Rules?
Learn about the different forms of government that exist, including democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and others. Compare and contrast these forms, and look at real-life examples in the world today.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus
Check out 10 things you may not know about the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 for example, Columbus didn't set out to prove the earth was round.
Curated OER
The Overthrow of the Monarchy
History of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
Curated OER
The Overthrow of the Monarchy
History of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
Curated OER
The Overthrow of the Monarchy
History of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
Curated OER
The Overthrow of the Monarchy
History of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
Curated OER
The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy
An excellent explanation of the rise of Louis XIV and the concurrent cultural influence of France throughout Europe.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Nicholas I
In responding to events which briefly allowed the Russian monarchy to lose its foothold in Poland, the Tsar calls for the maintenance of the Polish monarchy. Site by Fordham University.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
Other
Percentage of the World's Population Under Various Political Systems
Time-line graphs and maps give visual representations of countries and populations under various kinds of political systems: autocracy, monarchy, communist state, etc.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Social Contract or Principles of Political Right
Read the full text of "The Social Contract" by Jean Jacques Rousseau. This book argued against monarchies and sparked revolutions in Europe, especially France.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Anglo Saxons of England
Explore the origins of the English people and monarchy on this site that contains information about the Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages and Medieval times.
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