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How did the writing styles (voice and thematic choice, specifically) of Pre-WW1 American authors compare to their European counterparts?

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Great People vs The People -- who REALLY makes history?

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How well were Roman roads maintained in the Medieval Era in Western Europe? Were they ignored, kept par, or even improved with the times?

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Was there a distinct 'police force' in the Roman Empire, or did military men perform those duties?

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What circumstances lead to a corporation, the Hudson Bay Company, gaining de facto control over such a large portion of North American territory? Was this a common thing in European colonies?

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Is there a history of amusement parks or fairs in the Southwest Asian region? Specifically the Persian, Afghani, and Indian regions of the world.

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What are some good works on what Ben Kiernan describes as the 'cult of antiquity'? That is, mythologizing those of the past to justify period decisions and 'looking back' at an idealized system to work toward.

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What lead to the seemingly widespread incompetence of the Italian armed forces in the First and Second World Wars?

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What was the largest non nuclear detonation of WW2?

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What different tactics were developed by both the French and Germans to assault enemy trenches?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the writing styles (voice and thematic choice, specifically) of Pre-WW1 American authors compare to their European counterparts?	5
Great People vs The People -- who REALLY makes history?	4
How well were Roman roads maintained in the Medieval Era in Western Europe? Were they ignored, kept par, or even improved with the times?	4
Was there a distinct 'police force' in the Roman Empire, or did military men perform those duties?	4
What circumstances lead to a corporation, the Hudson Bay Company, gaining de facto control over such a large portion of North American territory? Was this a common thing in European colonies?	4
Is there a history of amusement parks or fairs in the Southwest Asian region? Specifically the Persian, Afghani, and Indian regions of the world.	4
What are some good works on what Ben Kiernan describes as the 'cult of antiquity'? That is, mythologizing those of the past to justify period decisions and 'looking back' at an idealized system to work toward.	3
What lead to the seemingly widespread incompetence of the Italian armed forces in the First and Second World Wars?	3
What was the largest non nuclear detonation of WW2?	3
What different tactics were developed by both the French and Germans to assault enemy trenches?	3