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Josee

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.68
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Timeliness 9.68
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 476
 I can answer general questions about French History of the 17th and 18th centuries. About the people and the events. I don`t pretend to know everything, I am still learning but I like to share my knowledge. Note that it is FRENCH HISTORY FROM THE MODERN ERA (1400-1800).

Sam Rutherford

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.64
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Timeliness 9.87
  • Politeness 9.83
  • Total Questions 762
 I have an MA in History from Vanderbilt with concentrations in Russia and recent Europe and would enjoy answering questions in those areas. Just don`t expect a lot of bibliographical information.

Maria

Italy
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 370
 I am an expert in Ancient Greek and Roman history.

Nadia Chauvet

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Timeliness N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Total Questions 3
 I studied Art History and specialized in Greek Antiquity and Middle-Ages. I can answer questions about style, ideas, politics and social turmoils, and how all these have an impact on architecture, paintings, sculptures, etc.

Francesco Marchesani

On Vacation
returns 02/15/2010
  • Knowledgeability 9.36
  • Clarity of Response 9.50
  • Timeliness 9.14
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 148
 I have an indeep knowledge of European history, expecially Ancient, Roman and Medieval history. I focus my attention on military history as well; I have access to a university library with many ancient books.

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2010-01-15 Russian History:

1917-1921 Lenin was not actually ruling; he was leading one side in a civil war, an inherently brutal activity. He was not outstandingly brutal or dictatorial given that context, which isn't saying that

2010-01-06 Re: Russian History:

I don't think the 'evil' question is really very meaningful. Not that I don't believe in the term. I just think every person in power perpetrates a great deal of evil as part of his job. The harder the

2010-01-01 Re: Russian History:

1) I don't know a lot of details regarding Rasputin, but briefly, he was considered evil for any number of reasons including the fact that he engaged in sexual orgies with many of his followers, though

2009-12-27 Five year plans:

I can't say I've read very much about Stalin's range of motivations for instituting the five year plans, and I wouldn't presume to rank them. I certainly think everything you mentioned came into play.

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