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How did the Byzantine empire manage to survive for almost 200 years after its restoration in 1261 despite Constantinople being ravaged and a former shadow of its glory, a string of weak emperors ruled the Empire and the country was in a near constant state of civil war?

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What were the causes behind the increasing inexperience and incompetence of the Ottoman sultans throughout the later part of the Empire's existence?

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How much would full body equipment (armour, weapons, etc.) of a Roman legionnaire during the Pax Romana period cost in today's money?

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Did Western Europe view the Eastern Roman Empire as the legitimate continuation of the Romans or the latter was simply regarded as an empire of the Greeks that was a pretender to the Holy Roman Empire?

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Why did Iran,China and Europe constantly struggle against nomadic invasions,despite the latter happening on multiple occasions? Surely they must've learned that by now every so often such a disaster would occur?

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How wealthy were the dictators of the 20th century?

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How did the Byzantine empire manage to survive for almost 200 years after its restoration in 1261 despite Constantinople being ravaged and a former shadow of its glory, a string of weak emperors ruled the Empire and the country was in a near constant state of civil war?	7
What were the causes behind the increasing inexperience and incompetence of the Ottoman sultans throughout the later part of the Empire's existence?	4
How much would full body equipment (armour, weapons, etc.) of a Roman legionnaire during the Pax Romana period cost in today's money?	3
Did Western Europe view the Eastern Roman Empire as the legitimate continuation of the Romans or the latter was simply regarded as an empire of the Greeks that was a pretender to the Holy Roman Empire?	3
Why did Iran,China and Europe constantly struggle against nomadic invasions,despite the latter happening on multiple occasions? Surely they must've learned that by now every so often such a disaster would occur?	1
How wealthy were the dictators of the 20th century?	1