The Roman Empire was in control longer than the Holy Roman Empire, it was also more widespread and more advanced. However, the Holy Roman Empire was not as cruel and merciless as the Roman Empire. For instance, the Roman Empire would persecute criminals and Christians alike by feeding them to wild animals in the Coliseum, and they once sowed Carthages fields with salt so no bountiful crops could grow. The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC-476 AD and was more power oriented then the Holy Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was so big at one time, it was forced to split into two empires. The Holy Roman empire began in 800 A.D. and was “founded” by Charlemagne, after he was crowned king, by the pope. It lasted from 800 to 1806 A.D. | The Roman Empire was in control longer than the Holy Roman Empire, it was also more widespread and more advanced. However, the Holy Roman Empire was not as cruel and merciless as the Roman Empire. For instance, the Roman Empire would persecute criminals and Christians alike by feeding them to wild animals in the Coliseum, and they once sowed Carthages fields with salt so no bountiful crops could grow. The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC-476 AD and was more power oriented then the Holy Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was so big at one time, it was forced to split into two empires. The Holy Roman empire began in 800 A.D. and was “founded” by Charlemagne, after he was crowned king, by the pope. It lasted from 800 to 1806 A.D. |