| − | Nero's tyrannies finally spurred [[Galba]], commander of the Spanish legions, to revolt. When the [[Roman Senate|Senate]] endorsed Galba as he was marching on Rome, Nero fled and committed suicide. This ended the Julio-Claudian dynasty. There followed the "[[Year of Four Emperors]]", as generals jockeyed for power. This was finally ended when Vespasian, commander of the legions fighting against the [[Jewish revolt]], took firm power. | + | Nero's tyrannies finally spurred Galba, commander of the Spanish legions, to revolt. When the [[Roman Senate|Senate]] endorsed Galba as he was marching on Rome, Nero fled and committed suicide. This ended the Julio-Claudian dynasty. There followed the "Year of Four Emperors", as generals jockeyed for power. This was finally ended when Vespasian, commander of the legions fighting against the Jewish revolt, took firm power. |