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Nero

ISBN: 978-1-4051-2177-4
Hardcover
192 pages
August 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
List Price: US $139.25
Government Price: US $89.12
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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.

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