The need for government -- The British monarchy -- Monarchies of the world -- The first monarchies -- A challenge to authority -- Types of monarchies -- Changing monarchies -- Rights of the people -- How citizens take part -- Royal blood -- In charge -- Competing for power -- Local governments -- Origin of laws -- Controlling the wealth -- Monarchs and the media -- Cultural influence -- Forms of government -- Assessing monarchies -- Monarchies then and now -- Documents on monarchy.