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San Marino and the Romans ?
How did San Marino remain autonomous within the Italian peninsula so close to so many major roman cities? I know the foundation story and was curious as to why Emperor Decius would allow Christians be persecuted to flee within the very heartland of Roman authority. I am aware of the geographical features resulting in natural defenses for San Marino, but incredible defenses were not something that held the Romans at bay, i.e. the ramp Masada or Caesar encircling a walled Gaul city with a walled city of his own. Mu point is that Romans were able to conquer obstacles like San Marino's, so why would Decius, with his hatred of christians permitted a Christian enclave within the empire?
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- ?Lv 59 years agoFavorite Answer
San Marino didn't come into being until well after the Roman Empire, so much of your question is irrelevant.
As to how they managed to stay independent, this real-life Duchy of Grand Fenwick did so through the simple but unusual method of asking politely to be left alone. When Napoleon was invading the Italian peninsula, the leaders of the republic made friends with his officers and aides, and successfully persuaded them to leave their republic alone. When Garibaldi was uniting Italy, they were asked to join. "Thanks, but we're fine," they replied. And that answer was honored. In WWII, they declared their neutrality - and it was respected by both sides.
Their only defense, aside from one of the best crossbow units in the world, is that they are too small to make a fuss over.