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: The province of Mesopotamia meant that Rome could keep Parthia on the defensive. Roman supremacy was not challenged for over a century in the Ancient Near East. Trajan’s Column in Rome
How did Trajan change the domestic policies of Rome? The Roman Empire was at its zenith during the reign of Trajan. However, he, like the Senate members, was worried about the relative decline of Italy. It had not prospered as much as the other Imperial territories. Italy's population was falling, and many were worried about the reduced number of Italians who were serving in the legions. Trajan used much of the booty from his conquests on public works in the Italian cities such as Rome. This was to boost the urban economies and encourage the landed aristocracy to spend more time in cities. Trajan also ordered Senators from the provinces to own land in Italy.