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Why did the massive Ottoman invasion of the late 1600s not produce the same type of apocalyptic frenzy and civil unrest that the massive Ottoman invasion of the early 1500s did?

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How knowledgable was the intended audience of Roman histories?

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Are there other historical instances of the "model minority" phenomenon?

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Why is the Peace of Westphalia considered a success, despite the huge amount of international warfare that followed it?

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What is up with Sallust's inconsistent tone on the events leading up to the Jugurthine war?

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In the classical era, what caused a war to be called "social?"

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How was Cicero's reputation rehabilitated (or dehabilitated) throughout history?

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It seems like monarchists existed in significant numbers in Europe during the interwar period. What kind of monarchists existed after the war, and what, if anything, did they do?

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At what point did allied command realize Germany's fall was just a matter of time?

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Were there any tactical or technological advances that enabled non-Romans to defeat the legions at their height?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the massive Ottoman invasion of the late 1600s not produce the same type of apocalyptic frenzy and civil unrest that the massive Ottoman invasion of the early 1500s did?	343
How knowledgable was the intended audience of Roman histories?	27
Are there other historical instances of the "model minority" phenomenon?	17
Why is the Peace of Westphalia considered a success, despite the huge amount of international warfare that followed it?	13
What is up with Sallust's inconsistent tone on the events leading up to the Jugurthine war?	7
In the classical era, what caused a war to be called "social?"	6
How was Cicero's reputation rehabilitated (or dehabilitated) throughout history?	5
It seems like monarchists existed in significant numbers in Europe during the interwar period. What kind of monarchists existed after the war, and what, if anything, did they do?	3
At what point did allied command realize Germany's fall was just a matter of time?	3
Were there any tactical or technological advances that enabled non-Romans to defeat the legions at their height?	2