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During the Age of Sail, how did ranks in the merchant navy correspond to naval ranks?

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Books on Islamic Spain/the Abbasids/general Islamic history

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What is known about the pre-Roman Germanic aristocracy?

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Did Union troops make a habit of destroying private property during the Red River campaign and the March to the Sea?

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Is there a town or village named Lineberg (or Leyenberg, or some variation) in Alsace?

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How did medieval European fighting men square their often abominable behavior in war with Christian precepts of charity, mercy, protection for the weak and helpless, and just war?

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Source Request: Augustine of Hippo

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Was the Texas-Mexican border particularly violent or dangerous in the late 19th century, and if so, why?

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What did Napoleonic era heavy cavalrymen do outside of a set piece battle?

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Prior to the American Revolution, how common was it to find people from British North America in the wider British world?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During the Age of Sail, how did ranks in the merchant navy correspond to naval ranks?	3
Books on Islamic Spain/the Abbasids/general Islamic history	3
What is known about the pre-Roman Germanic aristocracy?	2
Did Union troops make a habit of destroying private property during the Red River campaign and the March to the Sea?	2
Is there a town or village named Lineberg (or Leyenberg, or some variation) in Alsace?	2
How did medieval European fighting men square their often abominable behavior in war with Christian precepts of charity, mercy, protection for the weak and helpless, and just war?	2
Source Request: Augustine of Hippo	2
Was the Texas-Mexican border particularly violent or dangerous in the late 19th century, and if so, why?	2
What did Napoleonic era heavy cavalrymen do outside of a set piece battle?	2
Prior to the American Revolution, how common was it to find people from British North America in the wider British world?	1