Pax Romana

Two centuries of relative peace and prosperity under Roman hegemony, from Augustus onward.

Specifications & Metrics

era

27 BC – 180 AD

Core Principles & Analysis

• Traditionally dated from Augustus's rule to Marcus Aurelius's death.
• Mediterranean trade and Roman infrastructure flourished under the long peace.
• The era ended with the Crisis of the Third Century following Marcus Aurelius.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Pax Romana