Kings, Rulers, and Statesmen

by Mark Hillary Hansen (Editor)

Keep up with the ever-changing parade of world governments and regimes--who's in and who's out--with this updated edition of the popular classic. Comprehensive, fun, and easy-to-use, it lists all the bigwigs who rule--or used to rule-- every city/state, duchy, nation, and empire that is, or ever was. From Afghanistan's Amir Ahmad Shah to Zambia's President Kaunda, in ancient and modern times, they're here. Countries are listed alphabetically, and their rulers chronologically, with dates of birth, death, and tenure of office, plus facts about the country's origin, changes in the government, and circumstances of a defunct state's fall. A fascinating and fun assortment of facts and trivia that will delight scholars and amateurs alike.

Genres: History

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 2006

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[Rupert Hrabusay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful history of the world. If we don't study our history we're bound to repeat the same mistakes. From Pope Peter to Pope Leo xiv is the rest of history a good read with the book Join me in sharing and discovering books on Goodreads.

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[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neatest reference book ever, even in the Internet age, although I bought my first copy in paperback in the 1980's. Now I have a hardback version. Exactly as the title says, a list of rulers with dates for almost every country, kingdom, and empire that ever existed!