Monarchy

Fandel, Jennifer. Monarchy. 2007. 48 p. ISBN 978-1-58341-534-4. 321 FAN on the shelves of the library.

For most of history, a king has ruled the country. From the rise of the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia to the Queen of England, monarchies have organized and governed people for their benefits as well as that of their subjects. Explore the roles monarchy played in history through this book, an introduction to monarchy and its system of government.


With power inherited, rulers were often unresponsive to the needs of their subjects. Some kingdoms suffered revolutions and their monarchs were killed. Others took to power sharing, eventually evolving in constitutional monarchies. The United States established a Republic when it declared itself independent from England. Even today, about 50 monarchies remain around the world. This is an interesting overview of monarchies, how they operate and how they rule.