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What were the major differences between monasteries in the Carolingian era and the high medieval era, with regards to their relationship to the "state?" (or res publica, or governing entity, or whatever you want to call it)

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Are there any good books studying the roots and causes of historical de-urbanization (in all its forms, be it conflict or economy)?

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When did classical Chinese literati culture disappear in the 20th century?

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Can it be argued that the Ottoman/Byzantine transition was in many ways similar to the Christian Late Roman/Pagan Classical transition?

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Was it possible for the Reformation to not have happened, or was it inevitable?

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What is the average lifespan of an average-maintained sword experiencing an average amount of combat?

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What was the casualty rate for Japanese Army soldiers in the island theater of WW2?

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Why was "military clique" the choice in words for western translation of the competing Chinese factions during its warlord era?

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When did the Holy Roman Empire stop controlling Italy, and why?

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Would battles or skirmishes ever be started out of boredom in the middle ages?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What were the major differences between monasteries in the Carolingian era and the high medieval era, with regards to their relationship to the "state?" (or res publica, or governing entity, or whatever you want to call it)	5
Are there any good books studying the roots and causes of historical de-urbanization (in all its forms, be it conflict or economy)?	4
When did classical Chinese literati culture disappear in the 20th century?	4
Can it be argued that the Ottoman/Byzantine transition was in many ways similar to the Christian Late Roman/Pagan Classical transition?	4
Was it possible for the Reformation to not have happened, or was it inevitable?	4
What is the average lifespan of an average-maintained sword experiencing an average amount of combat?	3
What was the casualty rate for Japanese Army soldiers in the island theater of WW2?	3
Why was "military clique" the choice in words for western translation of the competing Chinese factions during its warlord era?	3
When did the Holy Roman Empire stop controlling Italy, and why?	2
Would battles or skirmishes ever be started out of boredom in the middle ages?	2