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Trajan: Rome's Last Conqueror

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By Nicholas Jackson

Trajan was the last great conqueror of the Roman Empire. He expanded the empire to its greatest extent, conquering Dacia, Arabia, and Mesopotamia. He was also a great builder, constructing the Trajan's Column, the Trajan's Forum, and the Trajan's Baths.

Trajan was born in Italica, Spain, in 53 AD. He was the son of a Roman senator and a Spanish woman. Trajan was a successful military commander, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Roman army. In 98 AD, he became emperor of Rome.

Trajan: Rome's Last Conqueror

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Trajan's first major conquest was Dacia, a region north of the Danube River. The Dacians were a fierce people, and they put up a strong resistance. However, Trajan eventually defeated them, and he annexed Dacia to the Roman Empire.

Trajan's next conquest was Arabia. The Arabs were a nomadic people, and they were difficult to defeat. However, Trajan's army was able to defeat them, and he annexed Arabia to the Roman Empire.

Trajan's final conquest was Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamians were a powerful people, and they had a large army. However, Trajan's army was able to defeat them, and he annexed Mesopotamia to the Roman Empire.

Trajan's conquests expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest extent. He was a great military commander, and he was also a great builder. He constructed the Trajan's Column, the Trajan's Forum, and the Trajan's Baths. These buildings are still standing today, and they are a testament to Trajan's greatness.

Trajan died in 117 AD, at the age of 63. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian. Hadrian was a great emperor, but he was not a conqueror. He consolidated the empire that Trajan had built, and he focused on building and improving the empire's infrastructure.

Trajan was one of the greatest emperors of Rome. He was a great military commander, and he expanded the empire to its greatest extent. He was also a great builder, and he constructed some of the most famous buildings in Rome. Trajan's legacy is still felt today, and he is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history.