Atlantis, duh
Rome.. the most powerful empire ever to exist.
The Mongol empire was considerably larger and more powerful.
They were larger yes, but more powerful... debatable.
The Romans were technological light years ahead of any other civilization on earth when they ruled most of Europe, and their military strategy is still being taught and used today in many aspects. Also the Roman civilization lasted for around 2000 years, where as the Mongols lasted for about 100. While the Mongols were still nomads, the Romans had created an advanced civilization with indoor plumbing, science, roads, advanced watering systems, and brought civilization to most of Europe and the middle east. And the Roman empire even lived on for 100 years after the fall of the Mongol empire..
So .. yes the Mongols were larger, they dominated a large area of sparsly populated waste lands, and had very little impact on history (other than fear), where as the Roman empire in all its forms, covered much of Europe and the middle east, lasted for 2000 years and gave us many of the technological advances we cherish today. I will stick with the Roman Empire
So .. yes the Mongols were larger, they dominated a large area of sparsly populated waste lands, and had very little impact on history (other than fear), where as the Roman empire in all its forms, covered much of Europe and the middle east, lasted for 2000 years and gave us many of the technological advances we cherish today. I will stick with the Roman Empire
China was the most advanced civilization technologically until the 1600's and was part of the Mongol Empire for a time before being expelled after less than 100 years. Rome couldn't even figure out the mystery of what silk was.
that should be "very little impact on European history", they more or less sacked the Middle East, and were poised to invade europe, when their leader had an untimely heart attack and they all had to return home.
Pete, the Mongol empire had a population of 100 million, even after they slaughtered so many in conquering it.
The land conquered was fours time greater than that of the Romans.
While they didn't built any great structures of note, their impact on history in unmatched. The empire was the first to bring communication from the Pacific Ocean all the way to the Mediterranean and Baltic.
The entire political structure for 20% of the world was swept away in a century.
The mongols may have even been responsible from bringing the Black Plague to Europe.
Rome may have actually managed built a lasting civilization, but nobody can beat the Mongols in the sheer power of their empire.
Depending on what one's status within society was, I reckon a few civilisations would have been fascinating to live in. Classical Maya, Angkorian and the Umayyad Caliphate of Baghdad would all have been cool, but my vote has to go for Byzantium around the time of its apogee, c.1000AD, under Emperor Basil II. So much going on in politics, theology, the arts, commerce and diplomacy that there'd never be a dull moment. I recommend A Short History of Byzantium by John Julius Norwich. Before I read this I knew nothing of the Eastern Roman Empire, but the book completely hooked me. It's more unputdownable than any best selling beach reading.
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