Perhaps it is inevitable that the dominant society to emerge on the Eurasian steppe would be ruthless. The Republic of Novgorod, prior to its slaughter by Muscovy, remains the road not taken. Perhaps it was an inferior social order for the brutal steppe of the 16th century. 2/3

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Perhaps it is inevitable that the dominant society to emerge on the Eurasian steppe would be ruthless.

The Republic of Novgorod, prior to its slaughter by Muscovy, remains the road not taken. Perhaps it was an inferior social order for the brutal steppe of the 16th century.

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