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How did fetishisation of Rhodesia become so popular among far-right groups in the West in a way that apartheid South Africa never did?

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What caused Ancient Egypt to create such a long-lasting and politically unified state (barring intermissions) while Mesopotamian society mostly consisted of politically independent city-states?

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What are some good non-fiction books about the roles of Italian or Yugoslav partisans during WW2?

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What's the best general book for the British campaign in North Africa during WW2?

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To what extent did Spanish colonial administration rely on Quechua peoples to run the Andean region? Additionally, how have indigenous societies been hierarchically oriented by colonisers in Latin America?

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To what extent can the Byzantine Empire be said to have embraced feudalism?

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How has organised crime evolved throughout history? When did institutions like the mafia or the yakuza become recognisable and distinct from street gangs?

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How did Kennedy and the CIA plan to reorganise Cuba politically in the wake of a successful Bay of Pigs invasion?

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How do I tell if a given history book is accurate or not before purchasing? (sorry for possibly vague question)

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How did fetishisation of Rhodesia become so popular among far-right groups in the West in a way that apartheid South Africa never did?	161
What caused Ancient Egypt to create such a long-lasting and politically unified state (barring intermissions) while Mesopotamian society mostly consisted of politically independent city-states?	16
What are some good non-fiction books about the roles of Italian or Yugoslav partisans during WW2?	9
What's the best general book for the British campaign in North Africa during WW2?	9
To what extent did Spanish colonial administration rely on Quechua peoples to run the Andean region? Additionally, how have indigenous societies been hierarchically oriented by colonisers in Latin America?	7
To what extent can the Byzantine Empire be said to have embraced feudalism?	5
How has organised crime evolved throughout history? When did institutions like the mafia or the yakuza become recognisable and distinct from street gangs?	4
How did Kennedy and the CIA plan to reorganise Cuba politically in the wake of a successful Bay of Pigs invasion?	4
How do I tell if a given history book is accurate or not before purchasing? (sorry for possibly vague question)	4