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The Phalanx was a popular ancient military formation used chiefly by the Greeks, but how did it originate? When was the first mentioning of its usage? Also, the phalanx requires discipline, training, and even ground to be effective, so why would the Greeks, who lived in a rocky area, adopt it?

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How did the Marian Reformations influence the transition of the Roman Republic into an Empire?

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How did the Marian Reformations affect the transition of the Roman Republic into an Empire?

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A Question on the Roman Republic

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The Phalanx was a popular ancient military formation used chiefly by the Greeks, but how did it originate? When was the first mentioning of its usage? Also, the phalanx requires discipline, training, and even ground to be effective, so why would the Greeks, who lived in a rocky area, adopt it?	249
How did the Marian Reformations influence the transition of the Roman Republic into an Empire?	5
How did the Marian Reformations affect the transition of the Roman Republic into an Empire?	2
A Question on the Roman Republic	1