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erronis

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6. Overthrow of the Chinese dynasties? Roman empire? Ottoman and Sultanates?

Reply to edhopper (Reply #5)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 09:05 PM

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Yes - you are right. A few aristocratic heads may be lost but the largest burden is borne by the common people. And wannabe aristocrats/rulers are waiting for the moment to start this whole gruesome mess all over again.

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