Empire

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An empire is a large nation that has typically expanded by conquering or at least politically dominating other nations. The result is an ethnically and culturally diverse population that is effectively ruled by a particular ethnic/cultural group. The term "empire" stems from "imperium", which refers to the authority (specifically to command a Roman Army).

The chief executive of an empire often carries the title of Emperor or some variation of it. Rule by hereditary Monarchy with absolute however is not necessary for a nation to be called an Empire (see the British Empire).

Historical Empires

  • Hittite Empire
  • Neo Assyrian Empire
  • Persian Empire
  • Macedonian Empire
  • Roman Empire
  • Chinese Empire (221BCE to 1916CE)
  • Ottoman Empire (1299 to 1922)
  • Aztec Empire
  • Inca Empire
  • British Empire
  • German Reich (1871-1918)
  • The Tsardom of Russia (1547 to 1917)
  • Empire of Japan

Science Fiction Empires