The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the
Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign
has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of
the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax
Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture
to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly
an image created by imperial propaganda. There were serious
conflicts in North Africa and Dacia, as well as a major revolt in
Britain. On his death the empire stood on the cusp of the
catastrophic invasions and rebellions that marked the reign of his
successor Marcus Aurelius. Antoninus Pius became emperor through
the hand of fate, being adopted by Hadrian only after the death of
his intended heir, Lucius Aelius Caesar. His rule was a balancing
act between securing his own safety, securing the succession of his
adopted heir and denying opportunities for conspiracy and
rebellion. Equanimity' was the last password he issued to his
guards as he lay on his death bed. In the face of the threats and
challenges he remained calm and composed, providing twenty-three
years of stability; a calm before the storms that gathered both
within and beyond Rome's borders.
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