What was the greatest Empire in history?

[King Shizzo]

Ancient history is one of my favorite subjects.  While we really don't know how much of it was fact or fiction, I still enjoy reading the ancient tales.  So Getbiggers, who do you think was the greatest?  Greek, Roman, Persian, Egyptian, British, etc.... My Favorite would have to be Greek, although I love Roman history as well.

[obtuse_waiter]

the gangbangathonians of 400BC

[The Showstoppa]

I'm livin' in it !!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

[King Shizzo]

the gangbangathonians of 400BC

[King Shizzo]

For the record, I don't think America will ever reach the heights of these previous civilizations.  America has only been around for 200+ years.  We have a long way to go before people will look at us in 1000 years as more than a footnote in history.  Don't know if we can last that long 

[The Showstoppa]

For the record, I don't think America will ever reach the heights of these previous civilizations.  America has only been around for 200+ years.  We have a long way to go before people will look at us in 1000 years as more than a footnote in history.  Don't know if we can last that long 

In all seriousness, it's tough to compare.  Some would say that the US, and the world, has accomplished more during that 200 yr period than any other civilization did.  I think one of the things that makes studying older civilizations more interesting is that they developed in more of a bubble with occasional interaction with other civs.  Whereas in the modern world it's just one big giant clussterfuck with very little separation.  The isolation made for a purer form of development and creativity.

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[King Shizzo]

In all seriousness, it's tough to compare.  Some would say that the US, and the world, has accomplished more during that 200 yr period than any other civilization did.  I think one of the things that makes studying older civilizations more interesting is that they developed in more of a bubble with occasional interaction with other civs.  Whereas in the modern world it's just one big giant clussterfuck with very little separation.  The isolation made for a purer form of development and creativity.

Sure our advances in technology are far greater than other civilizations.  But we owe alot to those cultures that helped us form who we are today.  Just think if the persians conquered the greeks, or if the british had defeated that small "uprising" in the late 1700's.  How much of what we know today would be different?  Just look at our capital buildings..... They look very Greek/Roman to me.

[L00n]

good thread...
i vote for Mongol empire ..
like the japan history too.. all these clans and thing cool stuff.

[The Showstoppa]

Sure our advances in technology are far greater than other civilizations.  But we owe alot to those cultures that helped us form who we are today.  Just think if the persians conquered the greeks, or if the british had defeated that small "uprising" in the late 1700's.  How much of what we know today would be different?  Just look at our capital buildings..... They look very Greek/Roman to me.

There is no doubt that we have continued to utilize much of what was learned from past civilizations.  In fact, there are some things that we can't figure out how to replicate by using the technology that was available during a certain time period.  I think the British empire and the time period it was developed are remarkable.  It was a time period when all the major nations were scrambling for power/control on a global scale.

[King Shizzo]

good thread...
i vote for Mongol empire ..
like the japan history too.. all these clans and thing cool stuff.

You can thank ancient China/Japan for the advancement of most of the ancient technology.  Those were some smart fuckers.

[Deicide]

Don't know about greatest but the American one is the biggest by far.

[Sam]

The British Empire obviously  

[The Showstoppa]

Don't know about greatest but the American one is the bigges by far.

I cringe to think what the "cultural" impact of the American empire will be..... 

[roccoginge]

good thread...
i vote for Mongol empire ..
like the japan history too.. all these clans and thing cool stuff.

Mongol came to my mind also.

[King Shizzo]

Don't know about greatest but the American one is the biggest by far.

check your history books and see how much territory the Roman Empire controlled at one point. It dwarfs the U.S.  It was one of the reasons why they ultimately fell, too much territory to govern/control.

[Sam]

Don't know about greatest but the American one is the bigges by far.

You need to dig out the history books bro  

[240 is Back]

Getbig 2005

[BIG ACH]

Boom baby!

[King Shizzo]

Alexander The Great: arguably the greatest "Alpha Male" of all time!

[King Shizzo]

Boom baby!

Why am I not surprised    Great choice though!

[Jadeveon Clowney]

Boom baby!

The Great Pharaoh Dildoonmychinankhamun.

[Tito24]

the dong dynasty

[King Shizzo]

Define great. Largest land area? Manpower? Technological advancement? The organization and harmony of its people?

Its really a matter of opinion.  But to be in the running, they have to have all of the above.  Thats why the Monguls don't do it for me.  They were nomads for the most part.

[Mr Nobody]

Mexico.