05-05-2010, 02:33 AM
I like the point about the eastern trade routes through Parthia, & why Rome made so many attempts to bring them into the empire. I suppose Scotland didn't have much that was desirable to Rome. Even Britain could contribute something to the Roman state. Do we know of any metal deposits in Scotland during that period? Still, why would Rome would be so willing (at least under Domitian it seems) to attempt to hold onto Scotland, & then so willing to give it up under Nerva? Was it just Domitian trying to live up to his father & brother?
Aurelius Falco (Tony Butara)
