pax romana

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Definition von pax romana im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The long period of relative peace and minimal expansion by military force experienced by the Roman Empire between 27 BC and 180 AD

(Latin; "Roman Peace") State of comparative tranquility throughout the Mediterranean world from the reign of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) to that of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180). The concord also included North Africa and Persia. The empire protected and governed provinces, each of which legislated and administered its own laws while accepting Roman taxation and military control. It was the Pax Romana that ensured the survival and eventual transmission of the classical Greek and Roman heritage

the Roman peace; the long period of peace enforced on states in the Roman Empire

Synonyme

pax augusta, pax dei, peace of god, truce of god, universal peace

Etymologie

[ 'paks, 'päks ] (noun.) 14th century. From Latin. Coined by Edward Gibbon.