Title: How did the Emperor Trajan change the Roman Empire? - DailyHistory.org
Headings: How did the Emperor Trajan change the Roman Empire?
How did the Emperor Trajan change the Roman Empire?
How did Trajan become the Roman Emperor?
When did Emperor Trajan become an Emperor?
What did Trajan do as Emperor?
Why did Trajan want Rome to conquer Dacia?
Why did Trajan's invasion of the Parthian Empire almost fail?
How did Trajan change the domestic policies of Rome?
Was Trajan a Good Emperor?
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Content: How did Trajan become the Roman Emperor? A relief showing a battle between Romans and Dacians
Trajan’s reign (98-117 AD) occurred at perhaps one of the greatest eras in Roman History. In the First Century A.D., the economy of Rome had been expanding for many years, and the Empire continued to expand. The period witnessed a cultural renaissance, and many of the great Latin writers wrote their greatest works. Successive Emperors maintained the system that was perfected by Augustus, which was an imperial system that shared power with the Senatorial elite. This system had provided stability to a large part of Europe and the Near East. Marcus Ulpius Traianus was born in what is now modern Spain and was of Italian descent. His father was a general and governor and was later enrolled in the Senate. Trajan grew up in Rome, and he served with his father in Syria, and he later enjoyed the favor of Emperor Domitian. In 91 AD, he served as consul.