Quote Originally Posted by Aemilius Paulus View Post
Yeah, but you know, the city gave up without a fight since it was utterly devoid of a garrison. What is more barbaric then slaughtering a defenceless city which honourably and promptly surrendered to you, especially if you are a Hellene and claim to be above such barbaroi as the Celtoi, Germanic tribes, and Romaioi?
Aimilios is right there. That is why Demetrios, even after killing so many Romaioi by the sword, decided against massacreing Rome. He instead enslaved half the male population, double as many women and children and is planning to expell even more (especially the nobles). But hey, he didn't mercilessly kill them! Even offered them to turn to the Hellenic side, which the majority of Plebeioi did BTW. They weren't happy with the so-called "Republic" anyway. At least Demetrios gives them something.

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