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Susan Hanley writes that during the 17th century, the Japanese capital of Edo sustained a population of over 1 million. How exactly was such a population sustained, and what were all these people doing?

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Why didn't economists expect stagflation?

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How was the HRE "not really an empire"?

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Pre-American Revolution question. Were the Southern colonies actively rebelling in the 1760's and early 1770's, or was it mainly just the Northern colonies?

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Historians, why should a college student pick your time-period to study and why did you?

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How long was the average commute for Americans before the automobile?

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It's 1805 and I'm in the Royal Navy. As an able seaman, how likely is it that I'd be able to swim ?

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Are there any accounts of Wehrmacht or SS troops being executed for not carrying out war crimes (e.g. murdering civilians), other than that of Helmut Seijffards ?

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Did Roman Law recognise a separate legal personality for partnerships (Societas)? If so, did this influence the modern day Corporate Form in the common law?

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I found two yellow Star of David patches in the pocket of an old jacket. Can someone tell me if they're real (WWII era) or not?

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Susan Hanley writes that during the 17th century, the Japanese capital of Edo sustained a population of over 1 million. How exactly was such a population sustained, and what were all these people doing?	14
Why didn't economists expect stagflation?	14
How was the HRE "not really an empire"?	14
Pre-American Revolution question. Were the Southern colonies actively rebelling in the 1760's and early 1770's, or was it mainly just the Northern colonies?	14
Historians, why should a college student pick your time-period to study and why did you?	14
How long was the average commute for Americans before the automobile?	14
It's 1805 and I'm in the Royal Navy. As an able seaman, how likely is it that I'd be able to swim ?	14
Are there any accounts of Wehrmacht or SS troops being executed for not carrying out war crimes (e.g. murdering civilians), other than that of Helmut Seijffards ?	14
Did Roman Law recognise a separate legal personality for partnerships (Societas)? If so, did this influence the modern day Corporate Form in the common law?	14
I found two yellow Star of David patches in the pocket of an old jacket. Can someone tell me if they're real (WWII era) or not?	14