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What was the origin of racism against Chinese in imperial Japan?

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Some of the most famous and powerful Ottomans still known today had been slaves at some point of their lives. Has there been any attempt from former Ottoman slaves to ease the lives of slaves, or even to suggest that slavery should be limited/abolished? If not, why?

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What was the reaction from French catholics when France joined the thirty years war on the protestant side?

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The Japanese names from the western chess pieces are the same as their names in English. Is there an historical explantion for that?

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How common was it for people living in 17th century North America to believe and be afraid of witches?

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Book recommendation on the history of fascim?

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How did the nazis planned to explain the disappearance of jews after the war?

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Was Olaudah Equiano born in Africa?

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What did ancient Egyptians of the 25th century BC thought of people inhabiting Europe?

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Were the Christian missionaries in Japan shocked by how poorly peasants were treated?

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What was the origin of racism against Chinese in imperial Japan?	96	AskHistorians
Some of the most famous and powerful Ottomans still known today had been slaves at some point of their lives. Has there been any attempt from former Ottoman slaves to ease the lives of slaves, or even to suggest that slavery should be limited/abolished? If not, why?	41	AskHistorians
What was the reaction from French catholics when France joined the thirty years war on the protestant side?	18	AskHistorians
The Japanese names from the western chess pieces are the same as their names in English. Is there an historical explantion for that?	17	AskHistorians
How common was it for people living in 17th century North America to believe and be afraid of witches?	13	AskHistorians
Book recommendation on the history of fascim?	12	AskHistorians
How did the nazis planned to explain the disappearance of jews after the war?	10	AskHistorians
Was Olaudah Equiano born in Africa?	7	AskHistorians
What did ancient Egyptians of the 25th century BC thought of people inhabiting Europe?	5	AskHistorians
Were the Christian missionaries in Japan shocked by how poorly peasants were treated?	5	AskHistorians