Jackson, Nicholas Titus

Conqueror of Rome

In 70 AD, Titus led the brutal siege and conquest of Jerusalem; later, as emperor, he had to confront one of historys greatest natural disasters: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried Pompeii. Acting on behalf of his father, Emperor Vespasian, Titus commanded Roman forces during the devastating six-month siege of Jerusalem, a campaign that saw the city destroyed and thousands of its inhabitants killed or enslaved. His support was crucial to Vespasian throughout the following decadea period that saw the new dynasty oversee projects such as the construction of the Colosseum, funded by the spoils taken from Jerusalem. During his own brief reign (7981 AD), he managed the aftermath of the Pompeii disaster, as well as a devastating plague and a massive fire in Rome. His swift, effective response to these challenges, combined with the completion of the Colosseum in 80 AD, earned him great popularity among the people. Although he died unexpectedly in 81 AD, he left behind an enduring legacy. But who was Emperor Titus? Was he a ruler in his own right, or merely living in the shadow of his father, Vespasian? This illuminating biography explores his remarkable life and reignfrom the blood-stained streets of Jerusalem to the splendor of the imperial court in Rome. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of Roman history and for anyone wishing to learn more about one of Romes most influential emperors.