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In 1230 Alexander II of Scotland had the baby daughter of a rival killed by dashing her head against the Market Cross in Forfar, do we know how this was viewed? And how the murder of young children was viewed in general?

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How were the European Regiments of the Indian Presidencies recruited?

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Did Later Historians' overestimation of the Spartans also lead to an overestimation of those who bested them?

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Was there Tourism in India under Company rule?

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How were Carthage's Mercenary Armies hired?

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In Tang Dynasty China did foreigners/minority groups often rise to positions of power or was An Lushan somewhat of an exception?

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How did the Ancient Greeks view retreat?

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What was the anti-war movement in Imperial Japan like and how was it treated?

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During the various English-French wars how did one go about raising and running a mercenary company?

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Was William Slim the best British Commander in WW2 and if so why does he go relatively unremembered?

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In 1230 Alexander II of Scotland had the baby daughter of a rival killed by dashing her head against the Market Cross in Forfar, do we know how this was viewed? And how the murder of young children was viewed in general?	188
How were the European Regiments of the Indian Presidencies recruited?	33
Did Later Historians' overestimation of the Spartans also lead to an overestimation of those who bested them?	24
Was there Tourism in India under Company rule?	19
How were Carthage's Mercenary Armies hired?	18
In Tang Dynasty China did foreigners/minority groups often rise to positions of power or was An Lushan somewhat of an exception?	12
How did the Ancient Greeks view retreat?	9
What was the anti-war movement in Imperial Japan like and how was it treated?	8
During the various English-French wars how did one go about raising and running a mercenary company?	8
Was William Slim the best British Commander in WW2 and if so why does he go relatively unremembered?	8