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How did the French monarchy see the American revolution? Were they glad to see their old English rival weakened by the loss of a colony, or were they more afraid of the rise of republicanism?

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Post-WW2, what was Francoist Spain's attitude towards Axis war criminals trying to escape prosecution?

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What was the tactical purpose of firing in volleys?

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Before Hiroshima, how much did the general public know about the possibility of a nuclear bomb?

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Were the Celts and Germans physically larger than ancient Romans, as they are often depicted in fiction?

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Do linguists believe they have reconstructed Proto-Indo-European to a level where they could communicate with its native speakers?

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Why isn't the 2nd Sino-Japanese war (1937-45) considered part of WW2?

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How accurate is Shakespeare's portrayal of historical events?

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What are some best-selling "pop history" books that many serious historians hold in contempt?

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Around what time in history did locks and keys become widespread in the West?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the French monarchy see the American revolution? Were they glad to see their old English rival weakened by the loss of a colony, or were they more afraid of the rise of republicanism?	74
Post-WW2, what was Francoist Spain's attitude towards Axis war criminals trying to escape prosecution?	32
What was the tactical purpose of firing in volleys?	28
Before Hiroshima, how much did the general public know about the possibility of a nuclear bomb?	8
Were the Celts and Germans physically larger than ancient Romans, as they are often depicted in fiction?	6
Do linguists believe they have reconstructed Proto-Indo-European to a level where they could communicate with its native speakers?	6
Why isn't the 2nd Sino-Japanese war (1937-45) considered part of WW2?	4
How accurate is Shakespeare's portrayal of historical events?	3
What are some best-selling "pop history" books that many serious historians hold in contempt?	2
Around what time in history did locks and keys become widespread in the West?	2