NeroISBN: 978-1-4051-2177-4
Hardcover
192 pages
August 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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· A succinct biography of Nero -- the notorious Roman Emperor
who murdered his mother and all possible contestants to the throne
and brutally persecuted the Christians
· Shows how Nero’s attempts to combine two careers,
as actor and emperor, led to his downfall
· Outlines the often forgotten aspects of his reign -- his
initial popularity, patronage of the arts, and innovations in
architecture
· Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of
Nero that have arisen through the ages
· Allows readers to form their own judgment of this controversial figure.