http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://www.worldstatesmen.org/ A comprehensive list of all heads of government, current and previous to about 1700, with brief historical outlines, flags, and more. Also lists of leaders of international organizations, war and colonial indexes, information on titles of nobility, and links. admin Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:50:14 +0000 anthems colonial indexes flags global politics government heads of state history indexes international organizations kings maps nobility prime ministers queens rulers titles of nobility war indexes world statesmen http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/george.html Discussion of a study that concludes 'medication laced with arsenic may have contributed [ George's] mental problems.' Previously scientists suggested George III's poor physical health and episodes of mental instability 'were caused by porphyria -- a rare inherited blood disorder.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:58:28 +0000 arsenic england george iii: king of great britain: 1738-1820 great britain hair heads of state kings madness mental illness monarchy people people: government poisons porphyria public health and safety royalty rulers united kingdom http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4451622.stm Article from November 2005 about how 'Prince Albert II has been enthroned in the tiny principality of Monaco, ending a process that began when he was sworn in before his subjects in July.' Albert is the son of Prince Rainier III and Hollywood actress Grace Kelly. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:53:56 +0000 albert alexandre louis pierre grimoraldi albert ii prince of monaco (2005-) grimoraldi: house of kings monaco: kings and rulers people: government queens rulers http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/maorikingmovement 'This feature was prepared to mark the 40th anniversary of the coronation of the Maori Queen ... in May 2006. On 15 August 2006 came the sad news that she had passed away. Six days later her eldest son ... was confirmed as her successor.' Features history about the Maori King Movement in New Zealand. admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:49:08 +0000 history kings maoris new zealand: maoris queens royalty rulers te arikinui te arikinui dame te atairangikaahu te kingitanga tuheitia paki http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/hawaii/prine+kuhio/ Images and brief biographical information about Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, 'prince of the reigning House of Kalakaua when the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown in 1893.' He served as a delegate to the U.S. congress from 1903-1922. March 26, his birthday, is a holiday in Hawaii.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:04:05 +0000 1871-1922 hawaii hawaii: history jonah kuhio kalanianaole ke ali'i makaainana prince of people kings people: government prince jonah kuhio kalanianaole princes princes: hawaii rulers united states history http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/alexander/ An organized, annotated directory that provides a comprehensive picture of Alexander the Great, with about nine hundred links. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 alexander the great (356-323 b.c.) biographies directories generals government greece kings people: heads of state rulers http://www.the-prince-by-machiavelli.com/ Includes a full English translation, an outline, a summary, highlighted quotations and a brief biography of Machiavelli. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 biographies e-books government heads of state kings machiavelli: niccolo (1469-1527) people political science principe rulers the prince http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp Learn about the Queen, her role, history, ceremonies, the collections and exhibits of jewels and art.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 art british monarchy ceremonies england government great britain great britain: rulers heads of state history jewels kings queens rulers united kingdom http://www.roman-emperors.org/ Biographies of ancient Roman rulers, related maps, and a battle index.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 ancient ancient civilizations ancient roman emperors battles biographies de imperatibus romanis government heads of state history kings maps rome rulers war http://www.timeref.org/ Search timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499 with maps and links to related subjects. Includes a glossary of terms and information on architectural styles. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 architecture england glossary government great britain great britain: history (1066-1485) great britain: rulers heads of state kings maps medieval studies middle ages queens rulers timeline united kingdom http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html Biographical and historical information on Tudor monarchs, their relatives, and other citizens. Includes life in Tudor England and genealogy. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 (lady jane grey) biographies edward vi elizabeth england government great britain great britain: history great britain: rulers heads of state henry vii henry viii history jane kings mary queens rulers tudor england tudor monarchs tudor: house of tudors (1485-1603) united kingdom http://www.tudorhistory.org/ Thorough site on English Tudor kings and queens and people in Tudor history. Also life in Tudor England, architecture, timelines, glossaries, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 architecture: great britain edward vi elizabeth england glossaries government: great britain great britain great britain: history heads of state henry vii henry viii jane grey kings mary i queens rulers timelines: great britain tudors (1485-1603) united kingdom http://ftp.cac.psu.edu/~saw/royal/royalgen.html Genealogies of various royal families, in order by main family line. Not searchable. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 genealogy government heads of state kings queens royal families rulers http://rulers.org/ Lists 'heads of state and heads of government (and, in certain cases, de facto leaders not occupying either of those formal positions) of all countries and territories, going back to about 1700 in most cases.' Also has a chronicle of relevant events since 1996, some international organizations, and recent foreign ministers . admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 chiefs of state foreign ministers heads of state international organizations kings presidents prime ministers queens rulers state and heads of government world political leaders http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00index.htm Has 'a list of all current rulers by country up-to-date, as well as the extensive database Biographies of Political Leaders (400 records).' admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 chiefs of state foreign ministers heads of state kings presidents presidents: united states prime ministers queens rulers world political leaders