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Are there any examples of mercenary armies gaining so much influence that they usurped the government that employed them?

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How did Romans mint coins? How big was the scale of the minting operation? Why did they use so many different dyes?

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Historical ornamental tree planting?

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Looking for any historical examples of a mercenary army becoming so powerful, they usurp the government that hired them

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Was the Middle East really "always at war" as many people claim?

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What drugs would Germans be using in the 1920s that would make them "erupt into violence"? NSFW

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Are there any examples of mercenary armies gaining so much influence that they usurped the government that employed them?	216
How did Romans mint coins? How big was the scale of the minting operation? Why did they use so many different dyes?	10
Historical ornamental tree planting?	1
Looking for any historical examples of a mercenary army becoming so powerful, they usurp the government that hired them	1
Was the Middle East really "always at war" as many people claim?	0
What drugs would Germans be using in the 1920s that would make them "erupt into violence"? NSFW	0