Is the work of Oswald Spengler still relevant?

Does Spengler have any influence on contemporary scholarship? Are there any notable historians working today who may be called Spenglerian? If so, what have they written recently? Is Decline of the West commonly taught at any university level?

Follow up and tentatively related bonus question: where can I read The Meaning of History by Henry Kissinger?

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Was Xenophon's 10,000 as famous as they were in their own time than they are today?

I feel like they would be lionized, and that it would be quite a well known story.

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How did the Religious obligations of Muslim rulers change over time, and why did the Islamic world shift from Caliphs to Kings?

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How far in advance did the American public know that the Moon landing was going to happen?

I know JFK made the announcement in 1961 saying "We will go to the moon some time this decade". But how early was it that the government officially announced the planned launch date for Apollo 11?

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What happened to criminals with light sentences during the war?

People in prison for sentences for crimes like theft and tax evasion during WW1 and WW2, would they be released in order to fight?

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Did Legionnaires really parachute into Dien Bien Phu, knowing that it was about to fall?

I've heard that they knew it was going to fall, but wanted to be a part of Legion history, knowing that it'd be remembered like Camaron. Is there any truth to this?

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My grandfather left me this flask in his will, and I have been trying to find out more information about it. I am unsure if this is the right place.

My grandfather claimed that this was a flask that belonged to a German Officer during WW2, and it was something he took during his time deployed way back then. Are there any identifying features or markings that stand out?

http://i.imgur.com/9b6EDaP.jpg

I am unsure of what the markings at the bottom mean.

http://i.imgur.com/0fYn1OK.jpg

The object on the right side is a lighter that no longer works

http://i.imgur.com/h1eN6Nn.jpg

Any help would be appreciative

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Why did Caesar refuse to divorce Cornelia when Sulla came into power?

I understand that working out the motives of historical characters can be pretty patchy, but Julius Caesar never seemed to be one for marital fidelity, and it seems like a very risky move so early in his political career..

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Did the Ottoman Janissaries really go into battle with those tall white hats?

I've tried to pin down what they're called, but they're those long white hats that fold at the top and trail down the back. They look cool, but they look completely impractical as a field military uniform. Did they actually wear them out to battle, or were they just for ceremonial use?

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What do you know about the Troubles that took place in Northern Ireland?

What are some of the key points and factors to keep in mind about the troubles. And how would you explain the countries history to a child?

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Works on the War on Drugs

Hello, looking for some input on good books and academic work (e.g. journals, articles) on the war on drugs.

Additionally, if you have any ideas or and comments on the subject, please share

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In what ways, if any, were mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, etc. perceived/treated in ancient civilizations such as the Romans?

At what point in history did different societies begin to register and accept these disorders?

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How did the allies rationalize not releasing the gays from concentration camps in 1945?

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Who has argued against the impact of America, and american troops, during the First World War?

I am currently researching the impact of the American entry into the war, exploring all the typical areas such as the importance of the American economic output, and indeed the performance of American troops on the battlefield.

I was just wondering if the good people at r/AskHistorians could suggest to me some historians who have argued that the impact of America, either on the ground with its troops or in general, was relatively unimportant to the outcome of the conflict.

Cheers

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Napoleon's Old Guard is almost always depicted being scruffy and mustached or bearded, was this mandated or just due to their older age?

I've basically always seen them with either beards or mustaches and lots of whiskers. Was this due to their typically older than average age, or was it more of a mandated style among them?

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How important was the invention mirrors?

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How did Caesar and Pompey manage to acquire their power?

What made it possible for them to acquire the large amount of power that they had? Was there a shift in laws or a certain event which permitted them to become powerful individuals?

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Did US unions ever try to 'export' themselves into other countries?

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How exactly were troops "mobilized" in WW2?

I've done a bunch of searches here and elsewhere, but for the most part, everything is presented in broad, contextual strokes, but I'm more interested in the specific logistics/human side...

How EXACTLY did an individual, in Britain say, find himself to be mobilized beginning on September 1, 1939? Were active duty military called into the major cities from farther-flung outposts? What about regular joes? Were there enough volunteers, or did recruiters go door to door (figuratively...or maybe even literally? IDK.)? I assume from there they go to training, but how long exactly did it take before enough guys were there to begin? Days, or weeks?

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Why do Muslims historically hate Kurds when one of their heroes, Saladin, was a Kurd?

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How did the use of contractions evolve in the English language? Furthermore, do other languages have contractions or anything similar?

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you are saxon king (circa AD500 to AD1000) on the morning of a day you intend fight a battle. Assuming you live through it, what are you going to spend the day doing?

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The Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act is the oft used example when claiming Tariffs hurt economies and the reason we should employ tariffs again. Is this a fair assessment of all tariffs or just that particular tariff act?

Edit: SHOULD NOT EMPLOY Tariffs again.

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There are frequent references throughout the musical "Hamilton" to New York being "the greatest city in the world." What WAS the international view of New York City during the American Revolution and its aftermath?

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How long did it take for the average American to learn Sputnik had been launched? Was it that day?

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