Rome was in constant Civil War in 68 AD, as the throne changed hands four times. In 70 AD, the emperor Titus captured Jerusalem. His brother Domitian followed him.
After the death of Nerva in 97, Trajan, Hadrian, the Antonine emperors, and the Severan emperors reigned in a time of peace and consolidation.
Many buildings and statues were built in Northern Africa during this time. The Colosseum and the Pantheon were also built in Rome during this period.
From 235 to 284 AD Rome was in disorder as Germans, Goths, and Persians attacked. Many military figures became emperors and were quickly deposed by others.
In 284 AD, Diocletian, traditional militaristic Roman, introduced reforms that bought Rome back to order.
He divided the Empire in half and appointed two rulers for both west and east Rome.
In 302 AD, Diocletian banned Christians from the Roman Army.
He brought religion into the office of emperor and made the position a "divine monarchy."
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