World Civilization: Letter to the Council of Oligarchs in the City of Rhodes

Roman Empire
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Letter to the council of oligarchs in the city of Rhodes
It would be advisable for you to offer Rome your ships because it is in your best interest. Rome has expanded from just small villages to an empire because of its relentless efforts to get what it wants and good leadership. First, the ships you provide will be exerted in the fight against piracy off the Asian coast. This area has been infested by pirates who rob merchants their products hence threatening the economy of the Roman Empire and that of the Rhode Island at the same time. It is in the best interest of both parties to join hands and fight the common enemy. It would also be essential to become a Roman ally in that you will receive special treatment. The Romans use the enfranchisement style of expansion. This means that once you become allies, your citizens will be provided with Roman citizenship hence they can do business anywhere in the Roman Empire.
Roman is a massive empire compared to this island and hence has a large army both land and sea. It is arguably the biggest army in the entire world and has not shied from using its military when negotiation does not work. Examples of armies that have gone to battle with Rome and lost include the Greeks, the Samnites and not forgetting the recent Carthaginians. But then again the issue does not have to escalate to war, it can be solved through diplomacy and Rome is offering free Roman citizenship to all your citizens in exchange for the ships that are destroying both economi...