Decebalus and the War on the Danube
Oct 25, 2005
Decebalus and the War on the Danube
After the recall of Agricola from Britain, accusations of jealousy plagued Domitian. Coupled with renewed fears of a tyrannical rule (his appointment as perpetual censor granting him complete dominion over the assemblies in AD 85 as an example), Domitian still needed a major military victory and/or a distraction. The Danube provided opportunities for both…
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