Emperor Titus

Emperor, general, and Vespasian’s right hand, Titus Flavius Vespasianus (better known as simply Titus) was remembered by the Romans as a leader to be celebrated and a deity to be worshiped. While he was not without fault—having committed numerous egregious transgressions—his life and achievements are undeniably impressive. He survived imperial turnover, lived through the great fire of Rome, presided over the empire as Vesuvius destroyed numerous cities and plague ravaged his homeland, and hosted Rome’s vaunted 100-days of games.
This book draws on the scant historical sources, the archaeological record, and modern academic commentary to present the most comprehensive available account of Titus’ life. Long neglected by historians, Titus’ significant role in Roman history is presented here in the fullest detail. Hero or villain, there are few pivotal historical figures like Titus who straddled more momentous history and whose effects are still felt today.

Marc Hyden is the director of state government affairs at a Washington DC-based think tank and a weekly newspaper columnist. He graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in philosophy, and he has had a long-standing fascination with ancient Rome and has written extensively on various aspects of its history.

Marc Hyden
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages:
Bibliographic Info: ca. 20 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2025
pISBN: 978-1-4766-9747-5
eISBN: 978-1-4766-5623-6
Imprint: McFarland

• “Hyden’s account of the Roman-Jewish War of the First Century will stun every reader with the scale of bloodshed and destruction. It ultimately paved the way for the short emperorship of Titus, but at an almost unimaginable cost. Hyden’s new book is a tour de force through the short, tumultuous life of this unforgettable Roman, and it is history-telling that will rattle you to the core. Bravo!”—Lawrence W. Reed, president emeritus, Foundation for Economic Education

• “Marc Hyden is a master at weaving multiple, often conflicting, ancient sources into a single cohesive narrative. As a result, we are left with a detailed account of the life of Titus, illustrated in vibrant colors. By far, this is the authoritative guide to all things Titus!”—Petros Koutoupis, host of Digging Up The Past and Ancient Origins Manager