Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) was the ninth Roman emperor, in succession to Galba (AD 68-
9), Otho (69) and Vitellius (69). Like Augustus, he succeeded in restoring peace and stability ... recovered, although Jerusalem remained to be taken.
During the rapid turnover of emperors (Galba, Otho, Vitellius) following the death of Nero in 68,
Vespasian quietly prepared