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Romes Golden Age, better known as Pax Romana, was a time were peace flourished after ongoing battles and civil wars and commerce brought immense wealth to its citizens. The Roman Oration was written and delivered by Aelius Aristides, a popular Greek orator who lived during the Roman Empire, glowingly praising the Pax Romana (which literally means Roman Peace). In this oration, Aristides used hyperbole and exaggeration to describe the Roman Empire whilst managing to capture the universalism and cosmopolitanism that characterized it. Pax Romana was not only the long period of relative peace and minimal expansion by military force experienced by the Roman Empire between 27 BC and 180 AD, but also a time where order, efficient†¦show more content†¦But even during such great times, trouble is never far behind. Marcus Aurelius was the last emperor of such times and his death marks the beginning of the end of the Pax Romana. The Roman Empire had trouble keeping the economy strong d ue largely to slow means of communication and transportation and was also deteriorating due to cultural stagnation and transformation. Soon after, the Roman Empire was plunged into military anarchy, raided by Germanic tribes, and burdened by economic dislocations. In conclusion, one must consider that Aelius Aristides was most likely delivering this speech before the people of Rome and the Emperor himself and therefore he logically said everything that would please the Emperor. Although there might have been some other things worth mentioning, I believed his portrayal of the Pax Romana was a fair one. After all, it was a time referred to by its citizens as The Time of Happiness. I do, however, feel it is important to mention that even though it was characterized as a time of peace, there were many battles still going on (although usually out in the extremities where the majority of people would not know about them). In a way, I consider it to be very similar to the present, whereas the biggest obstacles we face now is mainly providing a better way of living, instead of the quest of conquering theShow MoreRelatedThe Aeneid And The Pax Romana1580 Words   |  7 Pages The epic poem The Aeneid; written by Virgil in the heights of the Pax Romana in AD 29. The poems give a summary of the history of the Trojans who has fled their home land Troy, after the invasion of the Greeks. Aeneas and his men must now travel to the land of Italy, were they will become founding fathers of the great Roman Empire. This is voyage is lead extremely by Aeneas fate in the gods and the notable characteristics of Aeneas which is piety and obedience to the will of the gods. TheRead MoreEssay The Pax Romana2173 Words   |  9 PagesThe Pax Romana Most often revered for their warfare, Rome created more than just an incredible military empire, they created a time of great peace that had never been seen before in recorded history. 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