Emperor Vespasian: life of the week
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Vespasian: The Builder and Conqueror of Rome
This chapter delves into Emperor Vespasian's notable architectural projects, including the Colosseum, and his military campaigns in Britain and Judea. It contrasts his pragmatic building approach with Nero's excesses, and concludes with a reflection on Vespasian's witty remark about divinity at his death.
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