Early in the first century C.E., the Roman Empire stretched from Britain and Gaul (now France) to Egypt, and the region enjoyed unprecedented stability and prosperity.
Ekuqaleni kwekhulu lokuqala indawo eyayibuswa umbuso waseRoma yayisuka eBrithani naseGaul (manje eyiFrance) ize ifinyelele eGibhithe, futhi kwakuyindawo echumayo nethuthukile.