In this study series we take a look at the symbol of the seven-headed beast of Revelation 13 and 17:3, 8-11 using precedent from the Book of Daniel to understand the large-frame geo-political picture of the world during the end-times. The model that we put forward was developed in 2000 and early 2001. By focusing on hermeneutic principles we hope to derive an exegetically-driven interpretive model that bypasses generationally trendy speculation and instead provide reliable guidance for the eventual identification of the times and nations described in these important prophetic texts.