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  1. Reinsurance Treaty or Treaty of Björkö Prevent WWI?

    Reinsurance Treaty or Treaty of Björkö Prevent WWI? I was reading through an older thread on this and was curious in opinions on the issue. Say Kaiser-Tsar are able to force the treaty through what are the potential effects? Would it have been enough to prevent WWI? Result of a German-Russian...

  2. WI: Earlier Arab Revolt Pre WWI?

    What if Earlier Arab Revolt Pre WWI? In OTL a number of large rebellions occurred in Yemen and Arabia in the lead up to WWI. These rebellions were intense affairs requiring, according to one source, 100,000 Ottoman soldiers to suppress. The revolts however seem to have been a localized affair...

  3. WI: Roman Empire Divided Between Caracalla and Geta?

    What if Roman Empire Divided Between Caracalla and Geta? Perhaps Severus puts the idea into place before he dies or Caracalla-Geta just overrule their mother and agree to divide the empire. Caracalla gets the west and Geta the East. First off would Caracalla keep the deal or go back on it...

  4. WI: Nero Fled to the East?

    What if Nero Fled to the East? In 68 BC, Nero's was faced with rebellion in the western half Roman Empire and committed suicide. What if he had of instead fled to either Greece or Egypt? Their is some indication that he was planning this but could not get any soldiers to support him in his...

  5. Roman Conquest of Germania or Parthia More Feasible?

    Roman Conquest of Germania or Parthia More Feasible? Interested in your thoughts on this matter and which of the two is the more feasible to conquer and hold. If you think its ASB for Rome to fully conquer either then Germania up to Elbe, also including Macromanni and southern Germania vs...

  6. Julio-Claudian Dynasty Opinions?

    Julio-Claudian Dynasty Opinions? Thread for stating your opinions of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. I'm curious what you think of the Julio-Claudian Emperors? What were each emperor's greatest successes and failures? From what I've seen Augustus is always considered great, Caligula-Nero mostly...

  7. WI: Roman Empire Had Two Co-Emperor's From Start?

    What if Roman Empire Had Two Co-Emperor's From Start? Was reading about the co emperor's Marcus Aurelius-Lucius Verus and got the idea of having Rome with two Emperor's from the beginning. Augustus could have in theory left the empire to Agrippa's children Gaius and Lucius, had they lived, or...

  8. WI: Marcus Aurelius Lived Another 15-20 Years?

    What if Marcus Aurelius Lived Another 15-20 Years? When I watch Richard Harris in the film Gladiator I get the picture of Marcus Aurelius as an ancient man just barely hanging on to life. When researching however you will find that Marcus Aurelius was a bit younger and died at the age of 58 in...

  9. WI: Philip V Focuses on Macedonian Navy?

    What if Philip V Focuses on Macedonian Navy? I was reading about the Battle of Chois in 201 BC where the Macedonian navy is defeated by a Roman allied fleet. The battle seems like an interesting POD. What if Philip had of put more emphasis on the navy then OTL and is able to secure a crushing...

  10. WI: Arminius Takes the Offensive?

    What if Arminius Takes the Offensive? It came up in my readings that Augustus briefly panicked, in the aftermath of the Teutoberg Forest disaster, thinking Arminius was going to next invade Gaul or Italy. This didn't happen and the Roman's retook the offensive against them a few years later...

  11. Mark Antony as a Military Commander

    Mark Antony as a Military Commander I was reading the Mark Antony killed at Mutina thread and it had me thinking about Mark Antony as a military commander. From what i've read he seems to be underrated. Antony during his early years performed well in the East, Gaul and during Caesar's Civil...

  12. WI: Agrippa Postumus Succeeded Augustus?

    What if Agrippa Postumus Succeeded Augustus? For a time Agrippa Postumus was floated as a possible successor to Augustus. As you know instead Tiberius took the throne and Agrippa showed up dead. So what if instead Tiberius dies and Agrippa ascends? What would his reign be like? His...

  13. Despots of the Messpot: Arab Winter ATL

    Despots of the Messpot: Arab Winter Alternate Timeline The period that began in 2011 initially known as Arab Spring, but more commonly today referred to as Arab Winter, will forever be looked at as a time of great frustration and failure. A time when he Arab people’s popular democratic...

  14. Opinions of Late Roman Army?

    Opinions of Late Roman Army? Been reading in a number of books and articles on the late Roman Army and was interested in your thoughts. I'm eager to hear your opinions on anything ranging from strategy, tactics, equipment, organization.... Few topics I was thinking about: Reduction of Roman...

  15. Five Good Emperors Overrated?

    Five Good Emperors Overrated? The five good emperors: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrain, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius are hailed as some of the best leaders in Roman history. They are seen as a model for how rulers should behave even to this present day. As an example former President Bill Clinton's...

  16. WI: Maximinus Thrax Takes Rome and Crushes Senate?

    What if Maximinus Thrax Takes Rome and Crushes Senate? In OTL Maximius Thrax invaded Italy but was killed by his own troops while besieging Aquileia. I'm curious what would have happened had he taken Rome? What would of befallen the Senate? Would the empire have stabilized? Could the Crisis of...

  17. WI: Diocletian Comes Out of Retirement in 311?

    What if Diocletian Comes Out of Retirement in 311? In late 311, with both Galerius and Maximian dead, and after spending a number of years resting Diocletian decides to emerge fully from retirement. What are the results? How much support would he garner? Could he help stabilize the empire...

  18. Opinion of Hannibal's Top Three Commanders?

    Opinion of Hannibal's Top Three Commanders? Curious as too your thoughts on Hannibal's top three? Do you think either version is correct? Your voting options are version 1, version 2 or other. If you chose other please list your three. On an unrelated note any good ATL on Pyrrhus? Thanks...

  19. WI: Gothic Dominated Eastern Roman Empire?

    What If Gothic Dominated Eastern Roman Empire? Would it be possible for the Goths to establish themselves as a dominate force within the Eastern Roman Empire? A POD I thought of would be Gainas and Tribilgid are more successful and establish themselves over Emperor Arcadius. Is this at all...

  20. WI: Longer Lived Emperor Theodosius?

    So Emperor Theodosius recovers from his illness and lives another 10-15 years. What's the result? Impact on both Western and Eastern half of empire? Goths? Stilicho? Honorius and Arcadius?
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