Border Policy and the Maintenance of the Pax Romana Beyond the empire, however, were barbarian nations that posed a constant threat to Roman borders. For this reason, it was necessary to administer and maintain effective border policies to protect the periphery of the empire from invasion. During the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Tiberius and Claudius established many effective border policies during their principates. In addition to securing the borders, both also ensured the stability of the empire through the maintenance of the Pax Romana (Peace of Rome), established during the reign of Augustus. Tiberius was adopted by Augustus and was elected as his only remaining heir. the powers of Princeps in 14AD. Tiberius followed many of Augustus's policies, including his advice not to expand the empire except where security required it, such as in the East. Tiberius consolidated the eastern borders through “artful diplomacy without war” (Annals of Tacitus, p. 216), illustrating a corporate relationship resulting in the preservation of calm without the costs and burdens of war. Other border policies introduced by Tiberius were the annexation of the client kingdoms of Commagene and Cappadocia and the addition of Cilicia to Syria. In 17 AD, Tiberius sent Germanicus (his adopted son) to the eastern frontier where he named Ataxias III king of Armenia. These provided a stable system of government and therefore strengthened the border ensuring the security of the territory. The African border was a zone of trouble for Tiberius. Tacfarnas, a form ...... middle of paper ...... ut the provinces throughout their Principates. Works Cited P Bradley. Ancient Rome, using evidence. (2000) [UK] Cambridge University Press. Pages 516-519, 534-535 and 555-557A Blonde. A story of scandal of the Roman emperors. (1994) [UK] Quartet Books Limited.T, Hurley et al. HTA Ancient History Study Guide. (2007) [Australia] History Teachers Association of NSW.T, Hurley et al. Antiquity 2. Second edition (2000) [Melbourne] Oxford University Press. The Roman Empire. Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire, accessed 05/10/08Roman emperors. Available at: http://www.roman-emperors.org/impindex.htm, consulted on 10/05/08Civil service of ancient Rome. Available at: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/6524/ancienrome.htm, consulted on 19/05.08

Essay / Border Policy and the Maintenance of the Pax Romana Beyond the empire, however, were barbarian nations that posed a constant threat to Roman borders. For this reason, it was necessary to administer and maintain effective border policies to protect the periphery of the empire from invasion. During the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Tiberius and Claudius established many effective border policies during their principates. In addition to securing the borders, both also ensured the stability of the empire through the maintenance of the Pax Romana (Peace of Rome), established during the reign of Augustus. Tiberius was adopted by Augustus and was elected as his only remaining heir. the powers of Princeps in 14AD. Tiberius followed many of Augustus's policies, including his advice not to expand the empire except where security required it, such as in the East. Tiberius consolidated the eastern borders through “artful diplomacy without war” (Annals of Tacitus, p. 216), illustrating a corporate relationship resulting in the preservation of calm without the costs and burdens of war. Other border policies introduced by Tiberius were the annexation of the client kingdoms of Commagene and Cappadocia and the addition of Cilicia to Syria. In 17 AD, Tiberius sent Germanicus (his adopted son) to the eastern frontier where he named Ataxias III king of Armenia. These provided a stable system of government and therefore strengthened the border ensuring the security of the territory. The African border was a zone of trouble for Tiberius. Tacfarnas, a form ...... middle of paper ...... ut the provinces throughout their Principates. Works Cited P Bradley. Ancient Rome, using evidence. (2000) [UK] Cambridge University Press. Pages 516-519, 534-535 and 555-557A Blonde. A story of scandal of the Roman emperors. (1994) [UK] Quartet Books Limited.T, Hurley et al. HTA Ancient History Study Guide. (2007) [Australia] History Teachers Association of NSW.T, Hurley et al. Antiquity 2. Second edition (2000) [Melbourne] Oxford University Press. The Roman Empire. Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire, accessed 05/10/08Roman emperors. Available at: http://www.roman-emperors.org/impindex.htm, consulted on 10/05/08Civil service of ancient Rome. Available at: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/6524/ancienrome.htm, consulted on 19/05.08

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