Domitian was the son of the Flavian emperor Vespasian and the younger brother to Titus who was 11 years his junior. Likely due to the sizable difference in age, Domitian was left back in Rome when his father and brother were out running the empire. Most notable was Titus’ quelling of the Jews during the First Revolt, an event that brought riches to the Romans and the building of the Colosseum. In 79 AD when Vespasian died, Domitian expected to be made successor to his brother Titus. This was not, however, self evident and there was apparently bitterness between the brothers. Titus died only two short years later and whether it was expected or not Domitian did become Augustus. His rule was not overly accepted, particularly by the aristocracy. This dislike did not extend to the military who generally thought well of the emperor. Domitian campaigned in person which hadn’t been done since his predecessor Claudius in 43 AD. Once Domitian was murdered in 96 AD most were thrilled with exception to the military who wanted retribution by holding those responsible to punishment.