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In this rigorously researched biography Jurgen Malitz invites readers to reconsider the reputation of the Roman Emperor Nero. * Focuses on the growing tension between Nero's artistic tendencies and his role as emperor. * Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of Nero that have arisen through the ages.

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations.

Nero's Family Tree.

The Roman Empire.

Timeline.

Part I: Augustus’ Great-great-grandson.

Part II: Heir to the Throne.

Part III: Quinquennium Neronis.

Part IV: Matricide.

Part V: “What a loss for the theatre”.

Part VI:The Princeps and the Populace of Rome.

Part VII:The Provinces of the Empire.

Part VIII: The Great Fire of Rome.

Part IX: Opposition.

Part X: Trip to Greece.

Part XI: The End of the Dynasty.

Part XII: Quo Vadis? Nero’s “Afterlife”.

Appendix: The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: An English Translation, Augmented with the Biographies of Contemporary Statesmen, Orators, Poets, and Other Associates: Suetonius.

Bibliography.

Index

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 13 July 2005
      ISBN-13 9781405121781
      978-1405121781
      ISBN-10 1405121785

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this rigorously researched biography Jurgen Malitz invites readers to reconsider the reputation of the Roman Emperor Nero. * Focuses on the growing tension between Nero's artistic tendencies and his role as emperor. * Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of Nero that have arisen through the ages.

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations.

      Nero's Family Tree.

      The Roman Empire.

      Timeline.

      Part I: Augustus’ Great-great-grandson.

      Part II: Heir to the Throne.

      Part III: Quinquennium Neronis.

      Part IV: Matricide.

      Part V: “What a loss for the theatre”.

      Part VI:The Princeps and the Populace of Rome.

      Part VII:The Provinces of the Empire.

      Part VIII: The Great Fire of Rome.

      Part IX: Opposition.

      Part X: Trip to Greece.

      Part XI: The End of the Dynasty.

      Part XII: Quo Vadis? Nero’s “Afterlife”.

      Appendix: The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: An English Translation, Augmented with the Biographies of Contemporary Statesmen, Orators, Poets, and Other Associates: Suetonius.

      Bibliography.

      Index

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