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The reign of Nero is often judged to be the embodiment of the extravagance and the corruption that have, for many, come to symbolise ancient Rome. David Shotter provides a reassessment of this view in this accessible introduction to Nero, emperor of Rome from 54 to 68 AD. All the major issues are discussed including: • Nero’s early life and accession to power• Nero’s perception of himself• Nero’s domestic and international policies• the reasons for Nero’s fall from power and its aftermath. This new edition has been revised throughout to take account of recent research in the field.
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (April 21, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415319420
ISBN-13: 978-0415319423
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
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This pamphlet provides a good introduction to the emperor Nero and the history of his reign. In less than 100 pages a good foundation for understanding the chief events of Nero's reign. We also gain some insights into his personality but this book is written as a history, not a biography. Hence the concentration is more focused on where Nero fits into the Julio-Claudian dynasty. So while not dealing with Nero in detail this slender volume admirably fills the role of primer to a fascinating period and a guide to further reading.
I had hoped to get a biography of Nero, instead I learned all about the ancient world and the wars that Rome was involved in. Truly disappointing.
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