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While Queen Victoria enjoyed a nation riding high in imperial glory, her contemporary in Spain found her nation in disarray, plagued by poli...

Catherine of Braganza stood smaller in stature in contrast to  other powerful women in English history. Nevertheless, she became a turning p...

Ranavalona III The desire of the French for Madagascar erupted in last month of 1883. Months into the middle of the war, the Queen, Ra...

Ranavalona II After the death of King Radama II, the Merina or Malagasy monarchy began to wane in its authority.  Officials from the f...

Rasoherina Two tumultuous monarch had ruled Merina after the death of King Radama I. His successor and wife brought the nation into a ...

Ranavalona I In the 19th century, European influence in the African coast grew tremendously. It was to engage in the lucrative trade o...