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What was Africa like in the 1600s? Was it similar to Europe or Asia? I have a good grasp of European, asian and new world countries but being raised in America this was essentially redacted from my education. (Even at a collegiate level.)

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Had the Germans outlasted Japan in WWII, would we have used the atomic bomb in Europe?

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Would world war one have started if franz Ferdinand was not murdered? I assume the events following his death would be very different, with things such as the schlieffen plan given more of a chance? Are there any credible sources or books I can read on this topic?

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What was Africa like in the 1600s? Was it similar to Europe or Asia? I have a good grasp of European, asian and new world countries but being raised in America this was essentially redacted from my education. (Even at a collegiate level.)	198
Had the Germans outlasted Japan in WWII, would we have used the atomic bomb in Europe?	95
Would world war one have started if franz Ferdinand was not murdered? I assume the events following his death would be very different, with things such as the schlieffen plan given more of a chance? Are there any credible sources or books I can read on this topic?	1