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Other Title: Five thousand years of royalty : Summary: Conflict. Glory. Romance. Tragedy. Bloodshed. No matter the era, the lives of the men and women who have yielded power and controlled destinies make for fascinating reading. 5000 Years of Royalty compiles the rich pageant of history into a lushly illustrated, accessible guide that will delight both the amateur historian and inveterate royal watcher alike. (Book jacket)