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Pax Romana is [[Latin]] for 'Roman Peace'.  From 27 to 180 AD, the [[Roman Empire]] enjoyed peace and prosperity, as well as good rulers.  The Roman empire was ruled by the [[Five Good Emperors]], who were chosen for talent rather than family connections.   

Pax Romana is [[Latin]] for 'Roman Peace'.  From 27 BC to 180 AD, the [[Roman Empire]] enjoyed peace and prosperity, as well as good rulers, for the most part.  Starting with reign of the first emperor, [[Augustus]] in 27 BC, the doors to the temple of Janus were closed for only the 3rd time in Rome's history.  (The doors would only be closed in times of peace.)

 

Starting in 96 AD, the Roman empire was ruled by the [[Five Good Emperors]], who were chosen for talent rather than family connections.  This ended when the last good Emperor [[Marcus Aurelius]] had his son [[Commodus]] succeed him.  In truth, for most of Marcus Aurelius' reign he was involved in warfare on the frontiers of the Empire, so some would say the Pax Romana ended when war with Parthia broke out in 162 AD.

   

   

'''During the Pax Romana:'''

'''During the Pax Romana:'''