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The problem of primary sources and language in global history

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Who were the biggest influences on John Locke and Thomas Hobbes?

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When do the primary sources for European history hit a critical mass where you can start to piece together detailed histories of every stratum of society?

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What kind of work can you get with a grad degree in history?

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To what extent was the fall of the Roman Republic due to its own policies of imperial conquest coming home to roost?

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Can anybody point me to the most famous medieval manuscripts on magic?

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What is the history behind the word 'terrorism?'

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What's your best story about medieval scandal, corruption and intrigue?

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Is the academic job market for newly minted history PhDs really as bad as it is made out to be?

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To what extent can the Aztecs be compared with 'cradle of civilization' societies like the ancient Egyptians or the Shang dynasty?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The problem of primary sources and language in global history	4
Who were the biggest influences on John Locke and Thomas Hobbes?	4
When do the primary sources for European history hit a critical mass where you can start to piece together detailed histories of every stratum of society?	3
What kind of work can you get with a grad degree in history?	3
To what extent was the fall of the Roman Republic due to its own policies of imperial conquest coming home to roost?	3
Can anybody point me to the most famous medieval manuscripts on magic?	3
What is the history behind the word 'terrorism?'	2
What's your best story about medieval scandal, corruption and intrigue?	2
Is the academic job market for newly minted history PhDs really as bad as it is made out to be?	2
To what extent can the Aztecs be compared with 'cradle of civilization' societies like the ancient Egyptians or the Shang dynasty?	2