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The Pax Romana was the greatest time in Roman history. It was a 200 year long period of peace, prosperity, and reformation. In this time Rome had succeeded its goal, a world-state. It proved its government was able to govern such a large empire, and that it could do it swiftly and justly.

The Pax Romana began in 96 A.D with the Flavian Dynasty, and the rule of Vespasian. After several civil wars, he had won the fight to succeed the throne. He improved discipline and despised mutiny. He was succeeded by his two sons, Titus and Domitian. After their deaths, the Senate chose a man named Nerva to rule. He, unlike any other king before him, adopted his heir to the throne, Trajan. Trajan, as emperor built roads, fixed waterways, and eased the tax burden. His successor, Hadrian, strengthened the borders and suppressed Jewish uprisings. After Hadrian, came Antoninus, who introduced humane and just reforms. He protected slaves from their violent masters. The last emperor was Marcus Aurelius, who was faced with a bigger problem than any other ruler before him. The Germans had begun attacking the Romans, and even though Rome’s army gradually defeated them, Rome wealth was lost. This led Marcus, as an act of desperation, cause the devaluation of the coinage.

The Pax Romana held great times for Romans. It brought wealth and prosperity through trade. Laws protected slaves, and women were respected and given more freedom. Philosophy and Literature had grown to exceptional ranges, as well as art and architecture. Rome had succeeded in created the largest and longest reign of any empire, and had been able to keep peace throughout the Mediterranean for 200 years.

This was written by Emily White. This is not to be used in any other way, other than reference and research on the Pax Romana.