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Did Medieval Islamic powers practice Marriage Alliances?

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Is William of Tyre a reliable historian?

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When did cremation become looked down upon in Medieval Europe?

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In Julian the Apostate's work "The Caesars" he depicts Constantine as a hedonist. Is there any indication as to why Constantine is depicted as such, beyond Julian's religious inclination?

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Recommended reading on Byzantine diplomacy? (preferably in English).

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To what extent did 'international' law exist in the Medieval period? Did treaties constitute 'international' law, and if not, why not?

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Any advice for a UK MA (In Medieval history) student who is in the process of constructing their proposal, both for a PHD placement and to acquire adequate funding?

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Were the Byzantine military and governance manuals, such as De Administrando Imperio, unique to Byzantium? Did other Medieval peoples have similar documents?

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Is there any consensus on whether the Saxon Shore was garrisoned by Saxon foederati, or whether it was thus named as a defense against Saxon raiders, or both?

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Was serving as a mercenary a particularly large part of Viking/Scandinavian culture in the eight and ninth centuries?

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Did Medieval Islamic powers practice Marriage Alliances?	8
Is William of Tyre a reliable historian?	7
When did cremation become looked down upon in Medieval Europe?	6
In Julian the Apostate's work "The Caesars" he depicts Constantine as a hedonist. Is there any indication as to why Constantine is depicted as such, beyond Julian's religious inclination?	6
Recommended reading on Byzantine diplomacy? (preferably in English).	5
To what extent did 'international' law exist in the Medieval period? Did treaties constitute 'international' law, and if not, why not?	5
Any advice for a UK MA (In Medieval history) student who is in the process of constructing their proposal, both for a PHD placement and to acquire adequate funding?	5
Were the Byzantine military and governance manuals, such as De Administrando Imperio, unique to Byzantium? Did other Medieval peoples have similar documents?	5
Is there any consensus on whether the Saxon Shore was garrisoned by Saxon foederati, or whether it was thus named as a defense against Saxon raiders, or both?	4
Was serving as a mercenary a particularly large part of Viking/Scandinavian culture in the eight and ninth centuries?	4