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How did the French taille and ordonnance system of Charles VII come about? Why did French nobles agree to yield to the king exclusive rights to raise troops?

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Charlemagne's empire was beset by many rebellions. Genghis Khan's empire had much less rebellions. Why such contrast between the two?

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The chronicler Gerald of Wales portrayed the 10th century Irish society as backwards and savage. Is this accurate? Did his portrayal impact further English legends and perception about the Irish?

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In 1768, the island of Corsica was given by the Republic of Genoa to the Kingdom of France to pay off its debt. How was this accepted by Corsicans? What was the reaction of the Bounaparte (Bonaparte) family?

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I have heard that development of medicine for malaria played a big role in the Scramble for Africa. Did it?

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In WW2, how did the Japanese military react to the Allied's island-hopping strategy? Did they have any counters?

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When did the government of the Dutch East Indies start to become aware that Japan may be invading, and what it do to prepare for it?

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What is "Whig History" and why is it important?

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Paul Krugman says that between 1688-1789, "England was more successful at wartime borrowing, and paid much lower interest rates," attributing this to Parlimentary restraint. Is this accurate? How did Parlimentary restraint lead to this?

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How did the French taille and ordonnance system of Charles VII come about? Why did French nobles agree to yield to the king exclusive rights to raise troops?	6	AskHistorians
Charlemagne's empire was beset by many rebellions. Genghis Khan's empire had much less rebellions. Why such contrast between the two?	6	AskHistorians
The chronicler Gerald of Wales portrayed the 10th century Irish society as backwards and savage. Is this accurate? Did his portrayal impact further English legends and perception about the Irish?	6	AskHistorians
In 1768, the island of Corsica was given by the Republic of Genoa to the Kingdom of France to pay off its debt. How was this accepted by Corsicans? What was the reaction of the Bounaparte (Bonaparte) family?	4	AskHistorians
I have heard that development of medicine for malaria played a big role in the Scramble for Africa. Did it?	3	AskHistorians
In WW2, how did the Japanese military react to the Allied's island-hopping strategy? Did they have any counters?	2	AskHistorians
When did the government of the Dutch East Indies start to become aware that Japan may be invading, and what it do to prepare for it?	2	AskHistorians
What is "Whig History" and why is it important?	2	AskHistorians
Paul Krugman says that between 1688-1789, "England was more successful at wartime borrowing, and paid much lower interest rates," attributing this to Parlimentary restraint. Is this accurate? How did Parlimentary restraint lead to this?	1	AskHistorians