Roman Reactions to Alexander?

Anyway, even if Rome was still a (relatively small) regional Italic power, the pact of 348 proved IMO was already looking over diplomatic arrangements in the Central Mediterranean, hence outside Italy. In short Rome at that time was surely giving ear of what was happening out of her pool, was an established trade hub so news of the tales of Alexander must have come without doubts.

This make just me wonder how Rome could have perceived the Persian wars and the Peloponnesian war at the time. I wonder if the second pentad of AUB made some mentions of it? Anyone knows?
 
That will depend wholly on whether the Romans saw Alexander as a massive threat that should be fought.That could have potentially seen that they are next on Alexander's plate after Alex has finished with Carthage.

They will also recognise that he is only one man and cannot live forever. Rather than commit suicide in a doomed war (sorry Livy, but that's what it would be), aren't they more likely to sign up as an ally and await better days?

As for Alexander, he has no reason to destroy Rome as long as it doesn't openly defy him. What he may try to do though, is "assimilate" it by recruiting young Romans of good family to serve in his army, so that over time the Roman upper crust becomes more thoroughly Hellenised than OTL. Could be quite a different Rome by the time of his death.
 
They will also recognise that he is only one man and cannot live forever. Rather than commit suicide in a doomed war (sorry Livy, but that's what it would be), aren't they more likely to sign up as an ally and await better days?
Possible,but who is to say that rule under heir isn't going to be stronger and more oppressive? In addition,a war with Alexander is not necessarily unwinnable.Alexander might send one of his deputies instead of coming in person.Another thing is that the army sent on this western expedition would be limited in size given Alexander's empire is already showing problems in regards to over-extension.
As for Alexander, he has no reason to destroy Rome as long as it doesn't openly defy him. What he may try to do though, is "assimilate" it by recruiting young Romans of good family to serve in his army, so that over time the Roman upper crust becomes more thoroughly Hellenised than OTL. Could be quite a different Rome by the time of his death.
Possible,but the Romans will need to give up fundamental rights in becoming subjects of Alexander.I'm not sure people can sometimes be too rational.

I'm not saying the Romans will definitely fight Alexander if he lived longer,but I'm saying that it's entirely possible that they will come into conflict.
 
I'm not saying the Romans will definitely fight Alexander if he lived longer,but I'm saying that it's entirely possible that they will come into conflict.

But even if they did, and Rome somehow managed to win, what then?

They only hold a small corner of Italy. Alexander (or his successor) could simply by-pass them, leaving them an isolated backwater like the Spartans.
 
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