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If aragorn was such a great king, how was it so simple for his kingdom to become a lesser partner in a union under Castile?

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To me it seems that the history of medieval Poland and the Commonwealth are not something taught. Why is this and where are some good sources, especially books, to be found on the subject?

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Why did Bohemia not become an important power in Europe?

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How did captain become a rank in both the land and sea armed forces whereas other ranks are only found in one or the other?

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What happen to the Irish nobles after their flight to France, and were they ever a relevant power again?

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In the medieval era were created the most change either militarily politically or economically in Europe?

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What kind of steps would have had to be taken for Europe to militarily defeat the Mongols?

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Was the success of the Bolshevik Rebellion inevitable? Could it have been stopped if different actions had been made?

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Why did Neville Chamberlain take the steps he did before World War II.

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If aragorn was such a great king, how was it so simple for his kingdom to become a lesser partner in a union under Castile?	165
To me it seems that the history of medieval Poland and the Commonwealth are not something taught. Why is this and where are some good sources, especially books, to be found on the subject?	62
Why did Bohemia not become an important power in Europe?	25
How did captain become a rank in both the land and sea armed forces whereas other ranks are only found in one or the other?	12
What happen to the Irish nobles after their flight to France, and were they ever a relevant power again?	10
In the medieval era were created the most change either militarily politically or economically in Europe?	2
What kind of steps would have had to be taken for Europe to militarily defeat the Mongols?	2
Was the success of the Bolshevik Rebellion inevitable? Could it have been stopped if different actions had been made?	1
Why did Neville Chamberlain take the steps he did before World War II.	1