Week #5 Daily #10

Question: Why do many historians consider Hadrian to have been the "best emperor"?


Answer: Hadrian accomplished many good things during his 20 year reign.  Some of the most famous Roman structures were built during his time as ruler.  He is most famous for building a wall the separated Roman territory and Britain called Hadrian's Wall.  Hadrian also directed the construction of the Pantheon.  He visited every Roman province and was especially fascinated with the Greek culture and its influence on the known world.  Hadrian spent a lot of time with the Roman Army.  He lived the life as any normal soldier would.  He wanted to connect with everyone that was under his rule.  Hadrian traveled abroad before and during his rule.  He enjoyed discovering the diverse cultures of each different group of people.  Hadrian was especially fond of the Greek culture because of their advancements in art, literature, science, and philosophy.  In all, Hadrian was a very stable and fair ruler.  He wanted the best for his people and wanted to continue to make advancements in Rome and other places throughout the empire.  He tried to keep the peace between groups and end all of the ongoing fights, like the Jewish Wars.  Hadrian had hands on experiences with the average people and army of his kingdom. I think many historians consider Hadrian Rome's best emperor because he wanted to connect with everyone from everywhere, which amde him well-liked.