Titus: Conqueror of Jerusalem
Sep 2026 · Pen and Sword
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“This well-written and fast reading biography of Titus... concentrates of his military and diplomatic service in Judea, Syria, and Egypt. Well done. Enjoyed it.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
Titus led the brutal Roman siege and capture of Jerusalem in AD 70 and as emperor had to respond to one of history’s greatest natural disasters – the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 that buried Pompeii.
Fighting on behalf of his father the Emperor Vespasian, Titus led the Roman forces in the dreadful half-year siege of Jerusalem that devastated the city and killed or enslaved many thousands of its population. His support was vital to Vespasian over the next decade, when the new dynasty’s achievements included the construction of the Colosseum – paid for with loot from Jerusalem.
During his own short reign (79–81), he dealt with the Pompeii tragedy and also a dreadful plague and fire in Rome. His swift and effective handling of these challenges and the completion of the Colosseum in 80 earned him much public favour. He died unexpectedly in 81, but the legacy he left behind was enduring.
But who was the Emperor Titus? Was he a true ruler or merely his father Vespasian’s shadow? This illuminating biography unravels his remarkable life and reign, from the bloodied streets of Jerusalem to the grandeur of Rome’s imperial court. This is a must-read that will appeal to enthusiasts of Roman history and curious readers looking to learn more about one of Rome’s most influential emperors.
Titus led the brutal Roman siege and capture of Jerusalem in AD 70 and as emperor had to respond to one of history’s greatest natural disasters – the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 that buried Pompeii.
Fighting on behalf of his father the Emperor Vespasian, Titus led the Roman forces in the dreadful half-year siege of Jerusalem that devastated the city and killed or enslaved many thousands of its population. His support was vital to Vespasian over the next decade, when the new dynasty’s achievements included the construction of the Colosseum – paid for with loot from Jerusalem.
During his own short reign (79–81), he dealt with the Pompeii tragedy and also a dreadful plague and fire in Rome. His swift and effective handling of these challenges and the completion of the Colosseum in 80 earned him much public favour. He died unexpectedly in 81, but the legacy he left behind was enduring.
But who was the Emperor Titus? Was he a true ruler or merely his father Vespasian’s shadow? This illuminating biography unravels his remarkable life and reign, from the bloodied streets of Jerusalem to the grandeur of Rome’s imperial court. This is a must-read that will appeal to enthusiasts of Roman history and curious readers looking to learn more about one of Rome’s most influential emperors.
“This well-written and fast reading biography of Titus... concentrates of his military and diplomatic service in Judea, Syria, and Egypt. Well done. Enjoyed it.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
Titus led the brutal Roman siege and capture of Jerusalem in AD 70 and as emperor had to respon...
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Nicholas Jackson is an infectious disease scientist (MSc., DLSHTM., PhD), with more than twenty years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including advising governments on their vaccine development efforts. He has published numerous scientific papers.As a life-long student of Roman history, Jackson has now uniquely combined his passion for Imperial Rome with his research acumen and writing expertise to bring to life the gripping stories of ancient Rome. His first book was Trajan: Rome’s Last Conqueror.
Nicholas Jackson is an infectious disease scientist (MSc., DLSHTM., PhD), with more than twenty years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including advising governments on their vaccine development efforts. He has published numerous scientific papers.As a life-long student of Roman histor...
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