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What are some of the greatest military bluffs of history?

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When it's claimed that China is the oldest extant civilisation on Earth, what does this claim mean and how accurate is it?

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Did the modern notion of a "nation state" first arise in Western Europe circa Napoleon? If so, how was it exported to the rest of the world? If not, what are the origins of modern states?

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If the Nazi's/Facist's were socialists (albeit racist / nationalist socialists), why did the capitalist class prefer them over communists? Or do I have it all wrong?

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How did US forces proceed during their long retreat during the Korean war

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American historians: "Manifest Destiny". How did this notion evolve in the minds of American's and does the idea still affect America to this day?

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Why weren't US born slaves given birth right citizenship?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What are some of the greatest military bluffs of history?	297
When it's claimed that China is the oldest extant civilisation on Earth, what does this claim mean and how accurate is it?	32
Did the modern notion of a "nation state" first arise in Western Europe circa Napoleon? If so, how was it exported to the rest of the world? If not, what are the origins of modern states?	17
If the Nazi's/Facist's were socialists (albeit racist / nationalist socialists), why did the capitalist class prefer them over communists? Or do I have it all wrong?	12
How did US forces proceed during their long retreat during the Korean war	1
American historians: "Manifest Destiny". How did this notion evolve in the minds of American's and does the idea still affect America to this day?	0
Why weren't US born slaves given birth right citizenship?	0