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Domitian (51-86 AD), is considered to be one of the most tyrannical Emperors in Roman history. In the surviving sources, he has been painted as a vicious tyrant. However, in the modern era, the view of Domitian has changed, and he is no longer seen as some monster, rather he is now regarded by many as contributing to the stability and prosperity of the Roman Empire. This article will explore the life and career of Domitian and his impact on the Roman World. It will demonstrate that Domitian’s reign was not only a tale of repression but also one of reform and good government. This Emperor was an authoritarian figure who marginalized the Senate and the Roman elite and wanted to become an absolute ruler. However, he was also an able administrator, who secured the frontiers of the Empire and helped to lay the foundations for the peace and prosperity in the 2nd century AD, in the Roman World. [[File:DOMITIAN ONE |200px|thumb|left|bust of Domitian]]