The situation stabilized with Vespasian, and the second century A.D. is often considered the golden age of the empire (Gibbon himself says that the time of Marcus Aurelius--late second century--was the best time to live of all in history).
Gibbon thinks that the late second century was a great time to be alive.
The situation got out of hand with Vespasian.
The entrance was clear and open and lots of robbers entered it.
The IDA demonstration received $25 million in 2001.
People are standing up on the pavement.
A large yellow dog jumps up to catch a toy.
A young woman is dancing
A young girl runs around in a grassy park.