Author: Brian Herbert WarmingtonPublisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Nero: Reality and Legend
Author: Brian Herbert WarmingtonPublisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
NERO : REALITY AND LEGEND
Author: Brian H. WarmingtonNero
Author: Miriam GriffinPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134610440
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Nero's personality and crimes have always intrigued historians and writers of fiction. However, his reign also illuminates the nature of the Julio-Claudian Principate. Nero's suicide brought to an end the dynasty Augustus had founded, and placed in jeopardy the political system he had devised. Miriam T. Griffin's authoratitive survey of Nero's reign incorporates both a chronological account, as well as an analysis of the reasons for Nero's collapse under the pressure of his role as emperor.
Nero: Reality and Legend
Author: Brian Herbert WarmingtonPublisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Nero
Author: David ShotterPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134364326
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
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.
Nero
Author: Jurgen MalitzPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405144742
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In this rigorously researched biography Jürgen Malitz invitesreaders to reconsider the reputation of the Roman Emperor Nero. Focuses on the growing tension between Nero’s artistictendencies and his role as emperor. Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of Nero thathave arisen through the ages. Allows readers to form a balanced judgment of this divisive andcontroversial Emperor.
Nero
Author: John F. DrinkwaterPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110858179X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
This book portrays Nero, not as the murderous tyrant of tradition, but as a young man ever-more reluctant to fulfil his responsibilities as emperor and ever-more anxious to demonstrate his genuine skills as a sportsman and artist. This reluctance caused him to allow others to rule, and rule surprisingly well, in his name. On its own terms, the Neronian empire was in fact remarkably successful. Nero's senior ministers were many and various, but notably they included a number of powerful women, such as his mother, Agrippina II, and his second and third wives, Poppaea Sabina and Statilia Messalina. Using the most recent archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic and literary research, the book explores issues such as court-politics, banter and free speech; literary, technological and scientific advances; the Fire of 64, 'the persecution of Christians' and Nero's 'Golden House'; and the huge underlying strength, both constitutional and financial, of the Julio-Claudian empire.
Nero
Author: J. F. DrinkwaterPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108472648
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
Nero was negligent, not tyrannical. This allowed others to rule, remarkably well, in his name until his negligence became insupportable.
Political Dissidence Under Nero
Author: Vasily RudichPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134914512
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Vasily Rudich examines dissidence under Nero from both historical and psychological perspectives and inquires into the balance of the universal and historically conditioned components of political behaviour. The careers of numerous dissident individuals and their attempts at accomodation to a hostile reality are discussed.
Projecting the Past
Author: Maria WykePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317796071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Brought vividly to life on screen, the myth of ancient Rome resonates through modern popular culture. Projecting the Past examines how the cinematic traditions of Hollywood and Italy have resurrected ancient Rome to address the concerns of the present. The book engages contemporary debates about the nature of the classical tradition, definitions of history, and the place of the past in historical film.