Domitian

Domitian was made emperor when he was declared so by the troops, due simply to their loyalty to the family of their general, after Titus fell ill and dying (rather prematurely in 81AD. He was the younger son of Vespasian, and had always been passed over for the more presentable and militarily succesful Titus; he had no military or civil experience (as Titus had been the focus for grooming for the emperorship).

Flavian women had very elaborate hair (unlike simple military cut of J-Claudians).

Time in Office
Domitian always cultivated loyalty of both the people and the soliders, and drew most of his strength from here.
 * takes on title of "dominus et deus"; immediately alienates Senate
 * flouts "imperatorship" (you subjects are my slaves and I am a god)
 * wears outfit of triumphant general whenever he dealt with the Senate (despite his never having had a triumph, wasn't a military man)

Flavian Building Projects
The family took on several important projects, importantly: Domitian worked to underscore his connection to his own family.
 * The Colosseum' '(orignally named the "Flavian Amphitheater") ; with rededicated statue of Nero out front
 * built on land claimed for Domus Aurea; erased Nero, anti-tyranny, distancing themselves from J-Claudians
 * public place, games, readings, reenactments of famous battles commonly took place here
 * begun by Vespasian, finished by Domitian
 * Temple dedicated to divine Vespasian and Titus (to emphasize ties to his family)
 * Victory Arch, built in forum, is dedicated to Titus' victory over the Jews
 * all triumphs afterwards proceeded through arch; reminding them of memory of Flavians

Death and End of the Dynasty
Domitian grows increasingly more paranoid, thinks people are out to get him (would walk around with mirror trying to check for people coming around corners to him). In response, he has senators and members of his own family killed.

Eventually, he's assasinated by a conspiracy involving the Praetorian Guard and perhaps his wife Domitia. He is immediately condemned (damnatio memoriae). Allegedly, the populace wasn't stirred by news of his death.