Could the Roman Empire have invaded Hibernia and managed to integrate it into the Empire like they did England and Wales?
I'm pretty sure a single legion could take down the paltry military forces in Ireland at the time, but would it be economically feasible for the Empire?
Although I think if it were pacified it would grow more interest in expanding the Empire in that region because after England was crumped no one did any large scale expansions other than maybe Dacia.
Also it would probably mean that without pirates attacking Brittania, more military attention could b focused on the Saxons so Britain remains Celtic possibly?
I'm pretty sure a single legion could take down the paltry military forces in Ireland at the time, but would it be economically feasible for the Empire?
Although I think if it were pacified it would grow more interest in expanding the Empire in that region because after England was crumped no one did any large scale expansions other than maybe Dacia.
Also it would probably mean that without pirates attacking Brittania, more military attention could b focused on the Saxons so Britain remains Celtic possibly?