The Empire
Domitian
He was a stern emperor who built a great deal and was feared.
Years. AD 51 to AD 96
Three short facts
- 1He was Vespasian’s younger son.
- 2He strengthened frontiers and rebuilt parts of Rome.
- 3He was killed in a palace plot in AD 96.
The story
Domitian wanted order and respect.
He watched officials closely.
Writers who lived under the next emperors called him a tyrant.
He did keep the army paid and the city busy with buildings.