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Is it a coincidence that most of the great powers of Antiquity were based in hilly and/or mountainous regions?

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Was it common for officers in the 18-19th century to switch allegiance between countries?

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How did nomadic societies like the Mongols and Turks reach a technological level sufficient to conquer agricultural societies?

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How did the Junkers and Prussia lose its control over Germany after WW1?

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Was there any country where Nationalism did not become popular, or at least where Nationalism did not play a large part?

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Why did the Soviet Union not intervene after the Yugoslav-Soviet split?

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In what degree did the Empire of Japan contribute to the eventual decolonization of Asia after the end of the Pacific War?

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Did the Byzantine Empire borrow it's administration from the Sasanian Empire?

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How was the cuisine in the Crusader states in the 11-13th century.?

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How was the Russian tactic of avoiding the French army during the 1812 invasion of Russia viewed by the population living in the areas being invaded?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is it a coincidence that most of the great powers of Antiquity were based in hilly and/or mountainous regions?	17
Was it common for officers in the 18-19th century to switch allegiance between countries?	17
How did nomadic societies like the Mongols and Turks reach a technological level sufficient to conquer agricultural societies?	14
How did the Junkers and Prussia lose its control over Germany after WW1?	11
Was there any country where Nationalism did not become popular, or at least where Nationalism did not play a large part?	9
Why did the Soviet Union not intervene after the Yugoslav-Soviet split?	8
In what degree did the Empire of Japan contribute to the eventual decolonization of Asia after the end of the Pacific War?	7
Did the Byzantine Empire borrow it's administration from the Sasanian Empire?	7
How was the cuisine in the Crusader states in the 11-13th century.?	7
How was the Russian tactic of avoiding the French army during the 1812 invasion of Russia viewed by the population living in the areas being invaded?	6