classical+civilization

A Vast and Powerful Empire Rome was at it's top for power from when Augustus ruled in 27 b.c to a.d 180. There was peace for 207 years except for some small wars with tribes along their border. This time of peace was called Pax Romana. At this time the Empire stretched over 3 million square miles and had between 60 to 80 million people. But only 1 million actually lived in Rome.

Under Emperor Augustus he stabilized the frontier, added public buildings and made a government that lasted for hundreds of years. He also paid workers for working for the government, like manage the food supply, gather taxes, and for mail service. After Augustus died in A.D. 14 the government was able to stabilize itself because of day to day operations. They were able to control the empire until the second century A.D.