tain peace and harmony in the city and did all he could to restore law and order after the civil war. He proved himself a worthy ruler of the Roman Empire, and was greatly loved by the people.
12. Good Ruler
Titus Aurelius was a good and capable king. He took his duties seriously and made sure the whole kingdom was happy and at peace. He was nicknamed “cumin splitter” because of his frugality; he would always double-check his officials to make sure they were not wasting anything. He managed tax and business well, and his reign was calm and peaceful. He built many roads and bridges, and improved the empire’s infrastructure. Rome prospered under his rule.
Roman emperors came and went. Some were good; some were bad; all of them were fascinating. They are what made the Roman Empire what it was, and without them Rome would not have flourished. Each emperor had his own way of ruling the kingdom. Those who were brave, mighty, fearless, and intelligent served the people well. Those who were skilled on the battlefield led Rome to countless military victories and ensured the many conquests that marked the glory of the Roman Empire.