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→Was Trajan a Good Emperor?
Trajan has been acclaimed as a great Emperor but he was also an egomaniac who loved war. Ultimately his actions seriously undermined the Empire. The truth is that Trajan had many achievements but also some glaring failures. His conquest expanded the Empire and generated new revenues for Rome and improved its strategic position with regard to its enemies.
However, his adventures in Parthia were costly and could have ended in disaster. Most of his gains were lost during Hadrian's reign. Trajan’s domestic policy had some successes such as his efforts to bes strengthen Italy and his reform of the penal code concerning slaves. His administration of the Empire was excellent, and the economy thrived under him. Trajan can be regarded as a great Emperor and justifies the acclaim that he received from his fellow Romans in the centuries after his death.
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