Frontier Policy and the Maintenance of the Pax Romana

Frontier policy and the Maintenance of the Pax Romana Tiberius and Claudius The Imperium Romanum (Roman Empire) was a vast domain containing large territorial holdings in Europe and the Mediterranean. Beyond the empire however consisted of barbarous nations that were a constant threat to the Roman boundaries. For this reason, it was necessary for well-functioning frontier policies to be administrated and sustained to protect the outskirts of the empire from invasion. During the Julio-Claudian dynasty both Tiberius and Claudius established many effective frontier policies during their Principates. In addition to securing the frontiers, both also provided stability in the empire through the maintenance of the Pax Romana (the peace of†¦show more content†¦In spite of this the mutiny in Pannonia elevated. According to Tactius, Tiberius was criticised for sending two half grown boys (Tacitus, Annals pg58) and essentially endangering the State instead of personally dealing with the situation. He justified that it would have been foolish to leave the capi tal. Furthermore this would have focused all the attention at one end of the empire, leaving other frontiers vulnerable to invasion. The Pax Romana was a legacy from Augustus that was maintained throughout Tiberius Principate. Tiberius was vigilant in making sure efficient government and fair taxation occurred throughout his domain. Abuses of power, especially in the provinces, by governors or the business class were not tolerated, you may sheer my sheep, not flay them! (Tiberius). In addition he oversaw the actions of curators, who were responsible for suppling essential services in Rome. These actions were significant as it shows Tiberius as a capable leader who provided fair conditions for all the people in Rome and the provinces. Law and order was essential to make certain that peace remained in the empire. Tiberius through many means upheld the Pax Romana, for instance his appointment of a City Prefect who in conjunction with the urban cohorts were accountable for keeping law and order in the city. This position allowed there to be constant attention placed on ordinance, providing a more efficient system. Other steps enacted