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Why did the Dutch Republic decline as a great power during the 18th century?

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What was the reason for the Austrian Habsburgs shifting their focus from Germany to Hungary and the Balkans in the 16 and 1700s?

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Why is it that earlier german historical figures (Francis I of Austria, Frederick the Great of Prussia, etc.) seem to be known by an anglicized version of their names, while later ones (Wilhelm II, Franz Joseph, etc.) are known by their German name?

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Book suggestions for Austria roughly during the period of 1400 - 1700

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How far could an army travel in the Great Northern War?

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Why is there so much interest and praise in regards to Prussia and the Seven Years' War, while Austria's effective victory in the War of the Austrian Succession is forgotten?

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How effectivemwere World War I artillery barrages?

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Did Roman Legions come from specific provinces?

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How far could a Napoleonic era division march in an hour?

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World War I Casualties - How many would return to the front and when?

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Why did the Dutch Republic decline as a great power during the 18th century?	231
What was the reason for the Austrian Habsburgs shifting their focus from Germany to Hungary and the Balkans in the 16 and 1700s?	14
Why is it that earlier german historical figures (Francis I of Austria, Frederick the Great of Prussia, etc.) seem to be known by an anglicized version of their names, while later ones (Wilhelm II, Franz Joseph, etc.) are known by their German name?	12
Book suggestions for Austria roughly during the period of 1400 - 1700	8
How far could an army travel in the Great Northern War?	6
Why is there so much interest and praise in regards to Prussia and the Seven Years' War, while Austria's effective victory in the War of the Austrian Succession is forgotten?	4
How effectivemwere World War I artillery barrages?	3
Did Roman Legions come from specific provinces?	2
How far could a Napoleonic era division march in an hour?	2
World War I Casualties - How many would return to the front and when?	1