Border Policy and Maintenance of the Pax RomanaTiberius and ClaudiusThe Imperium Romanum (Roman Empire) was a vast domain containing large territorial possessions in Europe and the Mediterranean. Beyond the empire, however, there were barbarian nations that posed a constant threat to the Roman borders. For this reason, it was necessary to administer and support well-functioning border policies to protect the periphery of the empire from invasion. During the Julio-Claudian dynasty both Tiberius and Claudius established many effective frontier policies during their Principalities. In addition to securing the borders, both also provided stability to the empire through maintaining the Pax Romana (the Peace of Rome), established during the reign of Augustus. Tiberius was adopted by Augustus and was voted his only remaining heir. the powers of Princeps in 14 AD Tiberius followed many of Augustus' policies, including his advice not to expand the empire except where required for security, such as in the East. Tiberius consolidated the eastern frontiers with astute diplomacy without war (Annals of Tacitus page 216) illustrating a corporate relationship that led to the maintenance of calm without the costs or burdens of war. Other frontier policies introduced by Tiberius were the annexation of the client kingdoms of Commagene and Cappadocia and the addition of Cilicia to Syria. In 17 AD Tiberius sent Germanicus (his adopted son) to the eastern frontier where he appointed Ataxia III king in Armenia. These provided a stable system of government and consequently strengthened the border giving security to the territory. The African frontier was an area of ​​turmoil for Tiberius. Tacfarnas, a form...... middle of paper ......thou the provinces in all their Principalities.Works CitedP Bradley. Ancient Rome, using the evidence. (2000) [UK] Cambridge University Press. Pages 516-519, 534-535, &555-557A Blonde. A scandalous history of the Roman emperors. (1994) [UK] Quartet Books Limited.T, Hurley et al. HTA Ancient History Study Guide. (2007) [Australia] History Teachers' Association of NSW.T, Hurley et al. Antiquities 2. Second edition (2000) [Melbourne] Oxford University Press.The Roman Empire. Available from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire accessed 10/05/08Roman Emperors. Available from: http://www.roman-emperors.org/impindex.htm accessed 05/10/08 Civil service of ancient Rome. Available from: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/6524/ancientrome.htm accessible at 19/05.08