Five Thousand Years of Monarchy

aristocracies more hostile to monarchs than revolutions ever were? Engaging, opinionated, and highly readable, Five Thousand Years of Monarchy offers a powerful reminder that what really matters in politics isn't titles or constitutions it's who holds the power, and how. Presenting a bold and original reinterpretation of world history through the lens of power structure, Five Thousand Years of Monarchy: Distills all governments ancient and modern into just two essential types: monarchy or oligarchy Provides a global scope, covering rulers and regimes from every major civilizationReveals little-known historical facts, such as King Philip II of Spain's reign as King of England Offers original, counterintuitive takes on major events such as the French Revolution and World War I Explores the surprising longevity and success of the Roman and Chinese empiresChallenges conventional narratives and political assumptions with evidence-based analysis Written in an engaging, accessible, and often humorous style, Five

Thousand Years of Monarchy is ideal for general readers with an interest in history, politics, or leadership, as well as students and instructors in History, Classics, and Political Science. [Publisher's Text]

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