Pax

From award-winning historian Tom Holland, *Pax* offers a definitive and captivating history of the Roman Empire at its zenith: the Pax Romana. This golden age saw Rome rule a quarter of the world's population, establishing itself as the wealthiest and most formidable state in history. Holland vividly portrays iconic events, from Nero's downfall and the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, to the construction of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, and Trajan's conquests. Exploring the diverse lives of Romans, from slaves to emperors, *Pax* reveals how this unparalleled peace was forged through unprecedented military might. Acclaimed by the *Financial Times* for making 'the distant past seem so vividly alive,' this is an epic portrait of Rome's glory days.

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This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Political Eras, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.