Why do many historians consider Hadrian to have been the "best emperor"?
There are many different reasons why historians considered Hadrian to be the best emporer. One reason is he in all had a very smooth rule. He was also a very fair leader. He was a good influence to many people of Rome and built many famous monuments. He was a humanist, that wanted to help those of the people, who were in need and create prosperity among the Roman people as well. He traveled to all parts of his kingdom and made it easy for his people to relate to him. He slept among his soliders and humbled himself to them. Hadrian, might have been born into power, but made sure that he showed how honor he was to posses such power. Hadrian might have often been an admirer of the military, but truly believed in "peace through strength". Another reason he was a rare case of an emperor was he thought highly of the arts and cherished them. Hadrian had many valid reasons to why many historians considered him the "best emperor".
You did a great job explaining why historians think that Hadrian was the "best emperor". However, here is another cite you that could have been useful while writing about his accomplishments http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian.
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