The AntiChrist would have been the Roman Emporer who instigated the persecution of the Christians if Revelations is any sort of prophecy. Furthermore, it does seem quite amazing to me that Rome would finally become a Christian nation after having so persecuted the Christians. Amazing coincidence that Revelations describes a great tribulation for the Christians only to have Christ finally win the battle and destroy the "Beast."
What about the wars and rumors of wars. When did wars and rumors of wars end?