pax romana

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In this sense, it reflects the ancient world of the Pax Romana.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

A private club, Pax Romana, with a restaurant, lounge and work space is also being developed, as are a roof garden and outdoor cinema.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2020

Unfortunately for Aurelius, but perhaps fortunately for audiences, Aurelius’ successor, Commodus, played here by the flamboyant Christopher Plummer, forsakes the Pax Romana and turns Rome into an empire of camp.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 30, 2014

By the second century, as the Pax Romana began to crumble, persecution of the Christians intensified.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Fortification of towns late—Chief Roman centres—London—York—Chester—Bath—Silchester —Remains there found—Romano-British handicrafts—Pottery—Basket work—Mining—Rural life—Villas—Forests—Hunting dogs—Husbandry—Britain under the Pax Romana.

From Early Britain—Roman Britain by Conybeare, Edward