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Chronological Timeline of Key Events in Roman History
In the text Book VII · Chapter 1: The Dacian Wars of Trajan
| Date | Era or Period | Key Event | Significant Figures | Location | Summary Description | Historical Significance (Inferred) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 A.D. | Early Empire | Domitian's Triumph | Domitian | Rome | A celebration of victory during the reign of Domitian, briefly mentioned in the context of historical precedents. | Demonstrates the use of military triumphs as a tool for imperial propaganda and the legitimacy of the Flavian dynasty. | 1 |
| 96 A.D. | Early Empire | Accession of Nerva | Nerva | Rome | The beginning of Nerva's reign following the assassination of Domitian. | Marked the end of the Flavian dynasty and the beginning of the era of the 'Five Good Emperors,' restoring a sense of liberty to the Senate. | 1 |
| 105 A.D. | Early Empire | Annexation of Dacia | Trajan, Decebalus | Dacia | Trajan's successful military campaign resulting in the conquest of Dacia and the suicide of King Decebalus. | Greatly expanded the empire's borders and wealth, particularly through Dacian gold mines, leading to massive public works in Rome. | 1 |
| Not in source | Early Empire | Trial of Baebius Massa | Pliny the Younger, Herennius Senecio, Baebius Massa, Nerva | Rome (Senate House) | A prosecution of Baebius Massa for corruption in the province of Baetica; Senecio and Pliny acted as counsel. | Highlights the legal mechanisms for holding provincial governors accountable and the political risks taken by senators during the 'reign of terror' under Domitian. | 1 |
| Not in source | Early Empire | Senate Decree for Pallas | Pallas (Freedman), Emperor Claudius (mentioned) | Rome | The Senate's decree of honors and a large sum of money to the freedman Pallas for his fidelity. | Illustrates the immense power and influence held by imperial freedmen during the early Principate, often to the resentment of the traditional senatorial class. | 1 |
| Not in source | Early Empire | Pliny's advice on Achaia | Pliny the Younger, Maximus | Achaia (Greece) | Pliny writes a letter of advice to Maximus on how to govern the province of Achaia with respect for its history. | Reflects the Roman elite's deep cultural respect for Greece ("the cradle of civilization") and the delicate balance between imperial administration and local autonomy. | 1 |
