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In the image below depicts a Qing soldier from the Qianlong Era. Did their attire truly consist of steel armour, especially when muskets (even shown in the picture) made said armour obsolete?

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Is is true that civilizations like China, India and other asian ones never experienced religious wars, in the European sense - like the Hussite Wars, Thirty Years War? If so, why?

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What books would one recommend for those who wish to familarize themselves with the history of the Qing Dynasty?

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When did the Holy Roman Emperor's power begin to decline and how did it affect the Holy Roman Empire itself?

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It is said that in the event of the deaths of Dowager Cixi and the Guangxu Emperor following the Boxer Rebellion, Li Hongzhang would seize power in a manner reminscent of that of the US Federal System. Is this true?

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What were the reactions of foreign states towards the beginning and end of the Dungan Revolt?

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What are the reasons behind the Daoguang Emperor's refusal to accept the proposal of legalizing opium, which would as well, regulate and tax its usage?

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What is the general consensus on the Spring Offensive? Was it truly capable of knocking out France?

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Are there any sources on the contemporary opinions of the Chinese concerning the Taiping Rebellion? (Amidst its heyday and subsequent defeat) Were they sympathetic or unsympathetic?

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How and when did the concept of an "elite slave warrior"? first originate?

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In the image below depicts a Qing soldier from the Qianlong Era. Did their attire truly consist of steel armour, especially when muskets (even shown in the picture) made said armour obsolete?	353
Is is true that civilizations like China, India and other asian ones never experienced religious wars, in the European sense - like the Hussite Wars, Thirty Years War? If so, why?	26
What books would one recommend for those who wish to familarize themselves with the history of the Qing Dynasty?	17
When did the Holy Roman Emperor's power begin to decline and how did it affect the Holy Roman Empire itself?	11
It is said that in the event of the deaths of Dowager Cixi and the Guangxu Emperor following the Boxer Rebellion, Li Hongzhang would seize power in a manner reminscent of that of the US Federal System. Is this true?	8
What were the reactions of foreign states towards the beginning and end of the Dungan Revolt?	8
What are the reasons behind the Daoguang Emperor's refusal to accept the proposal of legalizing opium, which would as well, regulate and tax its usage?	7
What is the general consensus on the Spring Offensive? Was it truly capable of knocking out France?	5
Are there any sources on the contemporary opinions of the Chinese concerning the Taiping Rebellion? (Amidst its heyday and subsequent defeat) Were they sympathetic or unsympathetic?	3
How and when did the concept of an "elite slave warrior"? first originate?	1