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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 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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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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