In my opinion that is a silly question. Of course there are better games. From my point of view. Better non-idiot RTS like RTW? Sure, RTR springs to mind, but also I have always loved STW too.

I think the question needs to be phrased better myself.

Other games I would put as 'better', Fire Emblem (the GBA one here in the states), FF VI, VII, Chrono Trigger (can you see the RPG bent?), M1 Tank Platoon....

But as far as RTS go, the Total War series is the 'best' I can think of.

Azi