Never's reign was brief but its impact was profound He inherited an empire in disarray financially strained and politically fractured and incredibly mistrustful of its rulers Nerva acted swiftly to stabilize the treasury instituting land reforms that provided for the poor while restoring harmony between the Senate and the military But his true genius lay in his humility Recognizing his limitations he adopted the capable and popular general Trajan as his heir In doing so Nerva established a precedent of merit-based succession that would guide Rome through its golden age Though his time as emperor lasted only 2 years his wisdom set the stage for everything that followed

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