-The fact that we are having this discussion already shows that it is not evident that Greeks are greatest civilization.
- With that said. Greek civilization cannot be more superior than Roman one, simply because Rome is part of Greek world. If you want to make a good comparison regarding...
I understand your position, although I utterly disagree with it. Despite my disagreement I believe that as an amateur in the field you have made a good case for your argument and it was certainly an interesting conversation. you forced me to spend quite few hours sifting through my pile of...
- I think that is a standard of state that anything can conform to. Anyone who built a walled settlement and declared themselves independent becomes a state in the same sense that Roman Empire is state. I think it's unfair to Rome. You speak of modern notion of nation state, yet this very...
And almost forgot. European Empires like British and French are essentially updated versions of Roman one. Their achievements were brought by progress of technology and semi-successful attempts to imitate Romans, they however remained barbarians in their hearts well into the mid 20th century. (...
Greeks despite their great achievements in realms of philosophy, natural sciences and arts have failed to create one thing that actually matters- the functioning unified state. You could argue that Greek world was far more enlightened than Roman one or that Egyptians were more eloquent, but none...