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Domitian

Roman emperor, last of the Flavian dynasty, known for authoritarian rule.

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First appearance: i

Domitian shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mistakenly identified as 'Domitius' in the excerpt; the besieged commander who orders poison from his slave.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Domitian in i