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Why were shields so much more prevalent in warfare in Western Eurasia, Africa, and some parts of the Americas than in Chinese and Japanese warfare?

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Did anyone expect the Spanish Inquisition?

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On April 23rd, 1898, Spain declared war on the United States. What in God's name were they thinking?

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What is the general feeling in the proffessional historical community about Stephen Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature and its contention that violence has declined relatively consistently throughout history.

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Was Japanese naval support ever considered/requested by Germany or offered by Japan? If not, why not? (Esp. In relation to Operation Sea Lion)

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Why were European armies so small during the Late Medieval/Early Modern Periods?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why were shields so much more prevalent in warfare in Western Eurasia, Africa, and some parts of the Americas than in Chinese and Japanese warfare?	215
Did anyone expect the Spanish Inquisition?	194
On April 23rd, 1898, Spain declared war on the United States. What in God's name were they thinking?	51
What is the general feeling in the proffessional historical community about Stephen Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature and its contention that violence has declined relatively consistently throughout history.	21
Was Japanese naval support ever considered/requested by Germany or offered by Japan? If not, why not? (Esp. In relation to Operation Sea Lion)	6
Why were European armies so small during the Late Medieval/Early Modern Periods?	1