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How come in Russian the "United" part in "USA" is called "Соединенные" and not "Oбъединенныe" which would make more sense in terms of meaning of words? Why then United Emirates use the word "Oбъединенныe"?

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I am half-tatar and half-russian. I know a lot about the Russian history but very little about tatars. Can anyone recommend good books on history of Tatar people? More info in description

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Was travelling during "The Roman Empire is just about to fall" era dangerous? Could I as a travelling person simply go from one "country" to another without being murdered?

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How dynamic was the every-day-life like in late Roman Empire?

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Sources for history of Siberia and Russia's Far East? Very Early to Middle Medieval times? History of Khanates, tribes and people in the area?

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When reading Assize of Arms of 1181 and other similar legislations of England, why were Jews not allowed to bear arms in service to king?

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How come in Russian the "United" part in "USA" is called "Соединенные" and not "Oбъединенныe" which would make more sense in terms of meaning of words? Why then United Emirates use the word "Oбъединенныe"?	220
I am half-tatar and half-russian. I know a lot about the Russian history but very little about tatars. Can anyone recommend good books on history of Tatar people? More info in description	154
Was travelling during "The Roman Empire is just about to fall" era dangerous? Could I as a travelling person simply go from one "country" to another without being murdered?	20
How dynamic was the every-day-life like in late Roman Empire?	14
Sources for history of Siberia and Russia's Far East? Very Early to Middle Medieval times? History of Khanates, tribes and people in the area?	7
When reading Assize of Arms of 1181 and other similar legislations of England, why were Jews not allowed to bear arms in service to king?	3