Pax Romana: War, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World

Adrian Goldsworthy's "Pax Romana" is a groundbreaking history of the Roman Peace, offering a comprehensive and enthralling view of a highly complex system of governance that has been largely overlooked in previous histories.

Goldsworthy brings his characteristic vitality to the subject, providing a fresh perspective on the reign of Augustus and the internal power struggles of the Romans themselves.

This book offers two cheers for imperialism, saluting the Romans for bringing peace and stability to the Mediterranean basin on a scale and duration not seen before or since.

The greatest threat to the Pax Romana came not from foreigners but from the internal power struggles of the Romans themselves.

Goldsworthy explores this epoch lucidly, showing how those long-ago warriors and politicians wound the strings that continue to vibrate in our national life.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, politics, or the nature of power itself.