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How did the british government work during the Elizabethan Age (1553-1603)?

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What would be clothes fit for a scholar (a field researcher) that would serve in an adventure? Something practical but still of high standing that demands respect?

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How long did it take for the flintlock to fully replace the matchlock? Did they co exist at any time? Did one ever have a tactical advantage over another or was the flintlock simply better in every way? Was there any reason NOT to use a flintlock instead of a matchlock?

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How did the role of the pikeman in 17th-18th century warfare evolve?

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What was the difference between an early medieval foot soldier, a soldier, and a knight?

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What were the main differences between Landsknechts and Condottieris?

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How did the British government work during the reign of George V?

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Were there instances of trench warfare during the period of the Seven Years War?

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Why do most illustrations of cuirassiers during the pike and shot era show their horses as not having armor? Did their horses not use barding? How did they manage not getting the horses killed?

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I am currently creating a setting inspired by the 17th century, and need to remake a character's clothes to be more period appropriate.

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How did the british government work during the Elizabethan Age (1553-1603)?	14
What would be clothes fit for a scholar (a field researcher) that would serve in an adventure? Something practical but still of high standing that demands respect?	10
How long did it take for the flintlock to fully replace the matchlock? Did they co exist at any time? Did one ever have a tactical advantage over another or was the flintlock simply better in every way? Was there any reason NOT to use a flintlock instead of a matchlock?	10
How did the role of the pikeman in 17th-18th century warfare evolve?	6
What was the difference between an early medieval foot soldier, a soldier, and a knight?	4
What were the main differences between Landsknechts and Condottieris?	4
How did the British government work during the reign of George V?	3
Were there instances of trench warfare during the period of the Seven Years War?	2
Why do most illustrations of cuirassiers during the pike and shot era show their horses as not having armor? Did their horses not use barding? How did they manage not getting the horses killed?	1
I am currently creating a setting inspired by the 17th century, and need to remake a character's clothes to be more period appropriate.	1