The Emperor's Influence in Maintaining Roman Empire's Stability

The Roman Empire lasted long due to the Emperor's ability to focus and maintain the loyalty of the provinces. The Emperor provided an ideology of good government and convinced provinces to buy into it. This ideology, emphasizing the rightness of Roman rule and its effectiveness in governance, was internalized by the provinces, leading to minimal rebellions. Despite not having soldiers in every city, the Empire's articulated vision of good governance and loyalty to the Emperor resonated with the provinces, ensuring stability through shared beliefs.