Domitianus “Germanicus”

Domitian, the last Flavian emperor, placed Germania at center of his foreign policy. His first military campaign was against Chatti, which comprised most dangerous armed forces among German tribes. After neutralizing them, Domitian had extended frontiers Roman Empire in Germania. He made administrative reforms for newly acquired territories, making presence long-lasting. also gradually expanded Rome’s rule during rule. successfully dealing with Dacians and subduing them on Danube frontier, he refocused attention other tribes Marcomanni Quadi. While preparing a pincer movement Quadi their Sarmatian allies by establishing diplomatic contacts several region concentrating forces, assassinated Rome. Had not been assassinated, Empire’s expansion into Central Europe could have achieved. Yet, successes rightly earned cognomen Germanicus.