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Massagetae and Cannibalism?

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Why did armies in the 60's use gunpowder weapons when revolvers, lever-action rifles, and other breach action firearms were invented?

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How accurate is "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbons?

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What was life like for the average citizen of Napoleonic France?

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In his book "What Is Art?", Leo Tolstoy discredits aestheticism by denouncing many forms of art as "artificial and cerebral" for simply trying to portray beauty instead of convey themes or emotions. Have any other writers spoken out against aesthetics in art?

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What breeds of horses did the Scythian peoples ride?

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Can anyone recommend any books on Italian history?

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How would one join a pirate crew?

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How would the Carthaginians hire mercenaries for their armies?

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Any good books on the history of the American Mafia?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Massagetae and Cannibalism?	7
Why did armies in the 60's use gunpowder weapons when revolvers, lever-action rifles, and other breach action firearms were invented?	5
How accurate is "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbons?	5
What was life like for the average citizen of Napoleonic France?	5
In his book "What Is Art?", Leo Tolstoy discredits aestheticism by denouncing many forms of art as "artificial and cerebral" for simply trying to portray beauty instead of convey themes or emotions. Have any other writers spoken out against aesthetics in art?	4
What breeds of horses did the Scythian peoples ride?	4
Can anyone recommend any books on Italian history?	3
How would one join a pirate crew?	3
How would the Carthaginians hire mercenaries for their armies?	2
Any good books on the history of the American Mafia?	2