In the 2nd century AD the Roman Empire reached its maximum extent under #Traiano.

Most of
the legions are deployed along the Danube and the eastern border, which are considered the most
at risk. It is not a coincidence that in the third century, during the military anarchy most of the
emperors were either senators or Danube military, considering that the latter made up half of the
Roman army and during that time they were heavily pressured by the barbarians, especially the
Goths. On the other hand Britain alone hosted 3 legions, one tenth of the total and almost the same
number of men who presided over the Rhine. Spain maintained a legion despite the pacification of
Augustea (only legion remained very much inside the limes) and Africa had only Augusta III.
Egypt finally had a peculiar situation because it was the only province to have an equestrian
prefect and not a senator and even the legions were led by knights: this choice was a prelude to
the 3rd century, when knights fully assume command of the armies, while senators run out to
dedicate themselves to politics and their backstabbers.