/u/Georgy_K_Zhukov's posts in /r/askhistorians
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Through much of the 16th century, women served as the Governesses of the Habsburg Netherlands. Why were Margaret and Mary chosen for these roles, and how did their gender impact views of their legitimacy and their ability to exercise their power?
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What would be expected of a member of a militiaman in medieval Scandinavia in terms of arming himself, and how would he go about it?
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How did the United States government engage with the various 'filibuster' movements of the early- to mid-19th century, and what impact did that have in their relations with Central and South American countries, as well as the European powers with American colonial interests?
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