The british. Because i am and plus, being SO small, they conquered alot. They are pretty wised up in the fact of military. There isn't many wars we have lost
Poll: Your Favourite Empire
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It's between the Ottomans and the Arabs. Without them, the knowledge of Rome wouldn't have been preserved, and Western Civilization wouldn't exist as it does today.
Well, I would have to say the *tap on shoulder* *Turns to see 10 angry looking Klingons pointing various weapons at him* The uh. Klingon empire of course. *Klingons walk away*
As to empires here on earth, I like the Holy Roman Empire.
As to empires here on earth, I like the Holy Roman Empire.
Mmm, by the time Pompey came around, being dubbed 'imperator' was like getting a Peerage i.e. you could buy it.BobDobolina said:
And yep, no much mention is made of rulers that maintained stability. But then, as far as history is concerned, that's rather boring, isn't it? Pity...
What is it with the HRE?! Anyway, technically it should be Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, composed of about 3000 effectively autonomous kingdoms, duchies, principalities, bishoprics and towns. Nnnnnnnnn...mew4ever23 said:
I love the random words people throw in there to accuse others of things. Really, it does your perspective and viewpoint wonders apparently, since you're such an enlightened human being. I bet you actually believe yourself.BobDobolina said:
Read about the entirety as to what happened during the Islamic Conquest and then get back with me. Under no circumstances was the Moorish Conquest positive. It extolled more violence and bloodshed than "Christianity" has or had ever commmitted.
Many of these virtues which are still intact to this very day, by the way. As one can see by evidence of the times. But knowing you, you'll probably make up some random reasoning (confirmation bias in other words) for the sole sake of supporting your belief. As evidenced before...
You give yourself and your own words too much credit there buddy.
The brits were in every continent on the planet (except for antartica).
You need to respect that. No, you MUST respect that.
They're also the reason why you got English as such a widespread language - what if the spanish had that empire? Or the French?
You need to respect that. No, you MUST respect that.
They're also the reason why you got English as such a widespread language - what if the spanish had that empire? Or the French?
I'm loving the educated debating going on in this thread now, it's why I created it in the first place. Educate yourselves people, once you start researching it's just amazing! You'll find out that the more you know, the more you need to learn.
No one person is right in these forums, fact. We can all be wrong from time to time (except I'm not wrong about that obviously, else it'll be a logical paradox, which are illogical). Anyway great to see people voices their opinions about which empire was the greatest, and backing up with fact!
OT: Sorry, I wish I could've included the Roman Empire, but I would have had to include the Japanese and Dutch too, seeing as though they were bigger. I know it's silly, only including the largest empires, but if you have a better way of deciding which empires to included based on empirical, unequivocal fact rather than personal bias, I'd love to hear it!
NB: Galactic Empire and Imperium of Man are hereby discounted on account of being fictional! (should have specified real historical empires only in my first post, brought this on myself really, asking this question to a bunch of geeks!)
No one person is right in these forums, fact. We can all be wrong from time to time (except I'm not wrong about that obviously, else it'll be a logical paradox, which are illogical). Anyway great to see people voices their opinions about which empire was the greatest, and backing up with fact!
OT: Sorry, I wish I could've included the Roman Empire, but I would have had to include the Japanese and Dutch too, seeing as though they were bigger. I know it's silly, only including the largest empires, but if you have a better way of deciding which empires to included based on empirical, unequivocal fact rather than personal bias, I'd love to hear it!
NB: Galactic Empire and Imperium of Man are hereby discounted on account of being fictional! (should have specified real historical empires only in my first post, brought this on myself really, asking this question to a bunch of geeks!)
Where the hell is The Aerican Empire, the only real Empire to have territory off of Earth, and therefore the greatest Empire of them all?
http://www.aericanempire.com/
http://www.aericanempire.com/
Well from those options I'd say the British Empire. It helps that it's apex was in the 19th century. That entire empire just screams old-fashioned adventurism and exploration. I love that atmosphere.
You could argue that they have a cultural empire. Afterall, which Western country, and Asian too, isn't getting more and Americanised since the Second World War?tokae said:
Give me that as a door-sized poster. I'd compliment my 40th Anniversary Star Wars Poster [http://www.kimerayfoley.com/images/STAR%20WARS%20POSTER%2030%20ANIVERSARIO.jpg] perfectly.Treefingers said:
Depends on how you define empire I suppose. Sure, it ain't a typical empire like in the olden days, but they've definitely spread their influence over the world in a way only empires used to do so. But at least we're still autonomous countries, I guess that's something.tokae said:That is very true, but alas it's not an empire. I do get your point though.Cowabungaa said:
Not that it matters much, global politics being the way they are. Most of us smaller Western nations, mine amongst them, just follow the States around like little doggies. The world really is a dirtier, more sneaky place than ever.
My favourite, all time, would have to be the Roman Empire, who practically took what the greeks did, made it mainstream and thereby founded western culture...
... but since Rome is not an option I guess I'll have to give this one to the Brits.
... but since Rome is not an option I guess I'll have to give this one to the Brits.
Cowabungaa said:Depends on how you define empire I suppose. Sure, it ain't a typical empire like in the olden days, but they've definitely spread their influence over the world in a way only empires used to do so. But at least we're still autonomous countries, I guess that's something.tokae said:That is very true, but alas it's not an empire. I do get your point though.Cowabungaa said:
Not that it matters much, global politics being the way they are. Most of us smaller Western nations, mine amongst them, just follow the States around like little doggies. The world really is a dirtier, more sneaky place than ever.
Amen to that brother, if you rise to power I'll gladly fight for you!
