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Did the US deliberately exploit WWII as a way to diminish British global influence?

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What happened to the Roman system of slavery after the fall of the Roman Empire? Was the legal basis of 18th-19th century slavery derived from Roman law, or a completely separate system?

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In Dunkirk, British destroyers are depicted as being hit by a single bomb and sinking within minutes. Is this a realistic portrayal of WWII anti-ship warfare?

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Why didn't the Glorious Revolution of 1688 lead to any kind of continued union between England and the Dutch Republic?

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When and how did the House of Commons achieve primacy over the House of Lords? (English/British Parliament)

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Was a British Imperial Parliament ever seriously considered by politicians?

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Was Britain lucky to win the Falklands war?

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Was there ever a cult of celebrity around knights, like that depicted in A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones?

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In WWII, why didn't Britain use more of its colonial armies in Europe?

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What's a good book that covers the history of China in broad strokes?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the US deliberately exploit WWII as a way to diminish British global influence?	1197
What happened to the Roman system of slavery after the fall of the Roman Empire? Was the legal basis of 18th-19th century slavery derived from Roman law, or a completely separate system?	590
In Dunkirk, British destroyers are depicted as being hit by a single bomb and sinking within minutes. Is this a realistic portrayal of WWII anti-ship warfare?	191
Why didn't the Glorious Revolution of 1688 lead to any kind of continued union between England and the Dutch Republic?	125
When and how did the House of Commons achieve primacy over the House of Lords? (English/British Parliament)	89
Was a British Imperial Parliament ever seriously considered by politicians?	69
Was Britain lucky to win the Falklands war?	57
Was there ever a cult of celebrity around knights, like that depicted in A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones?	50
In WWII, why didn't Britain use more of its colonial armies in Europe?	46
What's a good book that covers the history of China in broad strokes?	45