Much of Europe and the Middle East have been governed by a king, Queen, Emperor, or Empress. These individuals in most cases began a dynasty which lasted many years, and are still reigning today. The Roman Empire grew so huge and vast that it needed two Emperors to rule both East and West, while the Middle Eastern countries suffered under their control. Russia was ruled by Tsars, and a great many dynasties existed. This book takes a look at these leaders, and uncovers the facts surrounding the reigns of these leaders.

I was born in a plane, some thirteen thousand feet above the ground, in early February 1948, and I was both raised and educated in the lower north shore of Sydney. After I left school at the end of the year 1963, I commenced my working life as an artist with SMH in Sydney. This was the first of several occupations, finishing up as a police officer in the role of parking patrol. Both my parents were in the army, and it was from my dad that I grained my artistic skills, culminating in being awarded third place in a national Press Artist's Comp, which was organized by the Journalist Association in the mid-60s. I have always enjoyed art, and in my later life years, I took up writing. At this point in time, I have completed four (4) novels and three (3) historical books on historic events, person/s, and places.