Which do you think was more successful: the Roman Republic or the later Empire? (Not taking into account events completely outside their control, such as 'barbarian' invasions or drought)
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12-26-2009, 10:47 PM #1
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Republic or Empire?
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12-26-2009, 10:52 PM #2
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The Empire was more successful up until the army gained control of the throne. That, and the empire got too wide for them to control.
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12-26-2009, 10:57 PM #3
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I'm afraid I have to ask you what you mean exactly by "successful". ???
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12-26-2009, 10:58 PM #4
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Is this star wars?
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Originally Posted by Nesterus
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12-26-2009, 10:58 PM #5
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I would say the republic was more successful.
Sure the empire owned more territory, but the republic seems to have contributed more to culture and the quality of life of it's citizens. Originally Posted by Lazzzzzzzzalicious!
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12-26-2009, 11:00 PM #6
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JesusFacepalm.jpg Originally Posted by criplockin
Re-read the OP."I'm not crazy, OK? I'm totally, completely sane.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go blow up this dead body."
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12-26-2009, 11:02 PM #7
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I did, And still dont understand. Originally Posted by armbarchris
And nice picture fail, I would embarrass you right here (Insert Pwn Pic).OLETSDOIT
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12-26-2009, 11:04 PM #8
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I dispute that these were outside of governmental control. Originally Posted by Axer NZ
Last edited by Boleslav; 12-26-2009 at 11:04 PM. Reason: al not 's
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12-26-2009, 11:04 PM #9
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Folks, please try to keep this on track, will you?
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12-26-2009, 11:28 PM #10
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Hey, in absolute fairness, that was my original thought too! The title of this thread sort of leads straight to that conclusion...especially if you consider the sci-fi guy who wrote it. Originally Posted by criplockin
As for being on track, I think the Republic was a great idea, but the Empire was far more successful...at times. As with any endeavor, one strong leader will do a better job and provide more cohesiveness and unity of vision than a group of people. It works great as long as you have a brilliant and humane leader. When you get a psychopath in office or someone with serious personality defects, that's when it all falls apart. The key to a Republic is that it provides protection against the one guy in charge being a monster.
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