Who Was the Roman Emperor When Jesus Was Born?

This new system of government stood for three centuries. Under this system, known as the Principate, a series of rulers presided over the longest period of unity, peace and prosperity that Western Europe, the Middle East and the North African seaboard have experienced in their recorded history. One of the most significant additions to his empire, according to antipas.net, was a 50,000 mile roadway that included bridges.