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The book "Pax" is a definitive history of Rome's golden age, the absolute superpower of antiquity at its peak. Pax Romana has long been regarded as a golden age. At its height, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, encompassing about a quarter of humanity. It was the richest and most powerful state the world had ever seen.

Starting in 69 AD, a year that saw four Caesars succeed each other in power, and ending with the death of Hadrian, "Pax" presents a brilliant history of Rome at the height of its power. From the golden capital to the kingdoms beyond the borders, historian Tom Holland depicts the Roman Empire in all its aggressive glory. Vivid scenes follow vivid scenes: the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the construction of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, the conquests of Trajan.

Highlighting the lives of Romans, from slaves to emperors, Holland demonstrates how the Roman peace was the fruit of unprecedented military violence. A striking tableau of Rome's glories, this is the epic history of Pax Romana.