Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750
Ancient Dynasties is a unique study of the ruling families of the ancient world known to the Greeks and Romans. The book is in two parts. The first offers analysis and discussion of various features of the ruling dynasties (including the leading families of republican Rome). It examines patterns, similarities and contrasts, categorizes types of dynasty and explores common themes such as how they were founded and maintained, the role of women, and the various reasons for their decline.

The second part is a catalog of all the dynasties (over 150 of them) known to have existed between approximately 1000 BC and AD 750 from the Atlantic Ocean to Baktria (roughly modern Afghanistan). It gives genealogical tables and tells where and when they held power.

Thoroughly researched and with genealogical tables to support the lucid text, the whole forms a valuable study and invaluable reference to the families that wielded power in the Classical world.
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Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750
Ancient Dynasties is a unique study of the ruling families of the ancient world known to the Greeks and Romans. The book is in two parts. The first offers analysis and discussion of various features of the ruling dynasties (including the leading families of republican Rome). It examines patterns, similarities and contrasts, categorizes types of dynasty and explores common themes such as how they were founded and maintained, the role of women, and the various reasons for their decline.

The second part is a catalog of all the dynasties (over 150 of them) known to have existed between approximately 1000 BC and AD 750 from the Atlantic Ocean to Baktria (roughly modern Afghanistan). It gives genealogical tables and tells where and when they held power.

Thoroughly researched and with genealogical tables to support the lucid text, the whole forms a valuable study and invaluable reference to the families that wielded power in the Classical world.
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Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750

Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750

by John D. Grainger
Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750

Ancient Dynasties: The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750

by John D. Grainger

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Overview

Ancient Dynasties is a unique study of the ruling families of the ancient world known to the Greeks and Romans. The book is in two parts. The first offers analysis and discussion of various features of the ruling dynasties (including the leading families of republican Rome). It examines patterns, similarities and contrasts, categorizes types of dynasty and explores common themes such as how they were founded and maintained, the role of women, and the various reasons for their decline.

The second part is a catalog of all the dynasties (over 150 of them) known to have existed between approximately 1000 BC and AD 750 from the Atlantic Ocean to Baktria (roughly modern Afghanistan). It gives genealogical tables and tells where and when they held power.

Thoroughly researched and with genealogical tables to support the lucid text, the whole forms a valuable study and invaluable reference to the families that wielded power in the Classical world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781526746757
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 05/03/2019
Pages: 376
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

John D. Grainger is a former teacher and historian of great experience with a particular interest in Classical and Hellenistic Greek history.

Table of Contents

Part I Dynastic Studies 1

Introduction 3

Chapter 1 Beginnings 13

Chapter 2 The Mists of Time 37

Chapter 3 Legitimacy 46

Chapter 4 Dynastic Durations 51

Chapter 5 Generations and Reigns 67

Chapter 6 Modes of Succession 79

Chapter 7 Women 96

Chapter 8 Mergers 104

Chapter 9 Violent Deaths and Depositions 110

Chapter 10 Breakdowns 115

Chapter 11 Terminations 126

Chapter 12 The New Religions 136

Chapter 13 Comparisons 141

Part II Catalogue of Dynasties 151

Introduction 152

Section I Cities' Dynasties 153

Section II Roman Republican Dynasties 187

Section III Regional Dynasties 309

Section IV Imperial Dynasties 471

Index 503

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