After his reign, his successor Marcus Aurelius shared his power with his brother Lucius Verus. ... During the war, Marcus Aurelius proclaimed his son Commodus joint emperor. Soon after, Marcus died at camp leaving his son as successor to the Empire this would end the Pax Romana. ... The climaxes and pitfalls of the Empire represent the great work of distinguished emperors such as Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius. ... Marcus Aurelius was in a constant campaign in southwest Europe and was victorious on his quest. ...

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