Definition/Summary:
Trajan
- Soldier-Emperor lead the greatest military expansion in Roman history Empire reached its max territorial extent by time of his death
- Presided over an era of peace and prosperity one of the five great emperors. He’s contributions yielded the most growth
Expanded info:
- Known for his philanthropic rule, overseeing extensive public building programs and implementing social welfare policies
- This earned him his enduring reputation as the second of the Five Great Emperors of the Mediterranean world
Add/Misc:
- Its design has inspired many other victory columns, both ancient and modern