comparison between the Han and Roman empire

Powerful empires throughout history have differed and been similar in the techniques they used to rule. Specifically Han China(25c.e-220c.e) and Imperial Rome(245 c.d-476 c.e0, They both traded through the silk road, the Han had a strong centralized government while the Romans operated with a decentralized structure, and lastly the Han attempted diplomatic solutions when it came to military matters while Rome had a far more aggressive reputation when dealing with enemies. Han China and imperial Rome where both around when the silk road flourished and being the two largest empires of the time period they where the most active pit stops for merchants of many kinds. The most common products leaving china where silk thus the name, horses, Chinese medicine, and paper. Although many not as expensive or rare in East Asia they where very highly valued by Europeans. Romans using the same technique vise versa exported gold, ivory, and glass. Both empires through the silk road where able to have a flowing income of wealth and what they considered to be luxurious possessions. Now in terms of government stratification The Han and Romans where complete opposites. The romans had a decentralized government, which was divided, into two parts by Diocletian. Although some may argue that it was simply a step closer to its fall, The Han came to prove otherwise; reason being they always had a strong centralized government, which also failed to keep them in power. In ruling terms there was two choices a or b and neither proved to be the key to never ending power. Finally, is the difference in their methods of dealing with intruders; the Hans north border was constantly raided by the Xiongnu, nomadic people north of China, they were very skilled horsemen and being nomads they had successful raids against Chinese settlers and before military power could reach the affected areas they had dispersed and couldn’t be fought so they attempted peace through other means. They tried a diplomatic solution, they where willing to give women, food and supplies instead of having them taking them themselves. Despite the efforts little success was achieved. Similar situation differently deal with, the romans had Germanic tribes attack them because of their many accumulated riches. They fought them in many occasions but because of the new ruling religion, Christianity, many romans where now reluctant to join the army so more than often mercenaries where hired to fight their battles. Strategies from both sides proved to be ineffective but the romans’ unwillingness to fight eventually led to the empires crumble.
In a blunt synopsis, both imperial Rome and Han China had periods of great power achieved through some similar some different techniques. But their inability to adapt to the circumstances posed to them as they developed and grew limited their period of rule.