EB2 discussions.............bigger map?

[scourgeofrome]

That's a great idea.


Personally I have wondered that same question............ in the timeframe of the Qin Dynasty the Chinese almost certainly would have won, since Rome was still relatively weak then, not even having totally conquered Italy. However, at the height of both Empires, I think that the overall superiority and flexibility of the Roman legions would have prevailed.

Of course, if one Empire were to invade the other the invader would lose because of the inevitable desertions, due to the long march (remember that Alexander was forced to turn back because his troops would not go further than the North of India). Also, they would have to cut their way through Persia just to reach the opposing civilization.

Rome and China did actually have some relation though. In the 100s, either Marcus Aurelius of Commodus (i think) sent emissaries to China (whom they calles the Seres), and the Chinese correctly identified Rome as being the dominant power in the far West.

If you're interested, go to Wikipedia and type "Sino-Roman Relationships" for more information.

Interesting.Looks like China almost fought Rome though.Stupid Parthia.If they hadn't lied,we could have a China vs. Rome match.Rome would have kicked their butts though (biased statement).

Edit:Another thing I always wondered was who would have won,Alexander or China.