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Why did the later Roman Empire (and Byzantine Empire) have such chronic troop shortages?

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When compared to other Greek City States, the military achievements of Sparta was greatly exaggerated. What about Athens' cultural achievements?

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Prior to the US entry into WWI and WWII, what was the US news coverage of the global conflict like?

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How important was the senate to the legitimacy of a Roman emperor?

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Why did the cavalry lance fall out of favour in western Europe, only to see a resurgence in the Napoleonic war?

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In the 18th century, who lent money to governments?

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Did Britain and France (or any other major power) have contingency plans to recognize the CSA had they been more successful?

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Did Iphakrates invent the Macedonian Phalanx?

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In 387BC, Sparta successfully concluded the Corinthian War. 15 years later on the eve of Leuctra it was loosing the fight against the Second Delian League and for peace. Why?

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How much power over their own kingdoms did the "Absolute Monarchs" of Enlightenment Europe, with their "Divine Rights of Kings", actually have?

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Why did the later Roman Empire (and Byzantine Empire) have such chronic troop shortages?	17
When compared to other Greek City States, the military achievements of Sparta was greatly exaggerated. What about Athens' cultural achievements?	17
Prior to the US entry into WWI and WWII, what was the US news coverage of the global conflict like?	17
How important was the senate to the legitimacy of a Roman emperor?	16
Why did the cavalry lance fall out of favour in western Europe, only to see a resurgence in the Napoleonic war?	16
In the 18th century, who lent money to governments?	15
Did Britain and France (or any other major power) have contingency plans to recognize the CSA had they been more successful?	15
Did Iphakrates invent the Macedonian Phalanx?	15
In 387BC, Sparta successfully concluded the Corinthian War. 15 years later on the eve of Leuctra it was loosing the fight against the Second Delian League and for peace. Why?	15
How much power over their own kingdoms did the "Absolute Monarchs" of Enlightenment Europe, with their "Divine Rights of Kings", actually have?	14