The Roman Empire reached its greatest geographic/territorial, economic, and cultural extent during the reign of what is called the ‘Five Good Emperors’ (96 A.D.-180 A.D.): Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. These leaders were known for their more judicious rule and reasonable policies. In contrast, their successors were known as oppressive tyrants. Smooth [...]