10 of the Best Monarchs in History

While there's a lot of gray, leaders tend to fall into two categories: good and bad. There are dictators who oppress their people, and there are benevolent kings who improve the lives of their subjects. The following monarchs are considered some of the greatest in history, remembered for their outstanding accomplishments, positive contributions, and enduring legacies.

1. Peter the Great of Russia Photo Credit: Shutterstock.

Peter the Great, also known as Peter I, was the Tsar of Russia from 168...