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Pax Romana Interview with Augustus
AL: Good Day, Augustus!
A: Hello
AL: Today you are here to discuss the matters of this Pax Romana, or Roman Peace.
A: Correct.
AL: So, Augustus, can you give us a little inside scoop of how you were able to achieve this Pax Romana?
A: Of course. It all started around 43 BCE in the Second Triumvirate that i was part of along with Antony and Lepidus. All sorts of drama happened between Antony and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. I was able to defeat them from taking over the Empire in 31 BCE in Actium.
AL: Then what happened?
A: I was declared Commander-in-Chief by the Senate.
AL: Wow!
A: Yes. Then in 27 BCE, I changed my name from Octavian to Augustus and I became Rome’s first Emperor.
AL: That's amazing! How did it feel?
A: It felt wonderful. I will rule for 40 years. Finally that’s when the Pax Romana began.
AL: That’s great! Can you tell us what the Pax Romana has brought us?
A: It has made them Empire strong and safe. It has brought us natural borders, building projects, food distributions, created provinces with governors, and changed taxes and laws.
AL: That has all been wonderful for the Roman Empire. Thank you Augustus for coming to talk. Goodbye!
A: Thank you! Bye!
Come travel with us!!!!
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2016, 08:30 AM
Egypt
Julius Caesar
Christianity
Dear Editor,
I would like to discuss Christianity with you and what it is about. I know it is an orthodoxy and there is a Patriarch, but I would like to discuss it deeper so I can fully understand it. I also know that is is based around Jesus. It has also spread greatly among Jews and Romans. I do know that it has been banned because of a potential threat. I think that is wrong that they are persecuting Christians.
Sincerely,
Al
Barbarian Tribes
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