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The History of Nomadic Confederacies
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The Eurasian steppe saw several powerful nomadic confederacies throughout history, including the Scythians, Sarmatians, Avars, and Huns, among others, who were often a threat to their settled neighbors until the arrival of gunpowder. These societies valued being great warriors and were most dangerous when united under a strong leader.
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