Table of contents : Divine right (5000-2175 B.C.). In the beginning God incarnate Absolute power Heaven on Earth Eternity assured -- End of innocence (2175-1541 B.C.). Civil war Paradise postponed The face of tyranny Bitter harvest -- The power of the glory (1541-1322 B.C.). Order reimposed Pushing the boundaries King and country Golden Age Royal revolution -- Military might (1322-1069 B.C.). Martial law War and peace Triumph and tragedy Double-edged sword -- Change and decay (1069-30 B.C.). A house divided A tarnished throne Fortune's fickle wheel Invasion and introspection The long goodbye Finis.