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Senate's Ideal Successor
- The Senate sought a successor to Domitian who wouldn't ignite another civil war.
- Ideally, this successor would be an older, childless man with weak military ties, allowing the Senate to regain political power.
Nerva: The Stop-Gap Emperor
- Marcus Nerva, an old, childless Flavian with no military experience, fit the Senate's criteria perfectly.
- Nerva, a long-time advisor, accepted the role to maintain peace.
Senate's Power Play
- For the first time, the Senate independently chose the emperor, marking a shift in power.
- This was a direct consequence of Domitian's reign and his oppressive nature.