Can I buy any copy of Windows and run it on my Mac with Boot Camp?

I was thinking about buying Windows and running it on my Mac. I was also wondering if I could like put Windows on an external hard drive plug it into my computer and then use it that way? Would that work?

From Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems - Apple Support
Supported versions of Windows
(Authentic, single, full-installation)
Windows XP: Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 (Boot Camp 3)
Windows Vista: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate, Service Pack 1 or later (Boot Camp 3)
Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (Boot Camp 4 or 5.1)
Windows 8: Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 8 or 8.1 Pro (Boot Camp 5.1 only)

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