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Reflections of Nero

1994 Biography & Autobiography
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Release : 1994
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Book Synopsis Reflections of Nero by : Jaś Elsner

Download or read book Reflections of Nero written by Jaś Elsner. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The familiar image of Nero (37-68 A.D.) is that of a tyrannical, lustful, and inept emperor. This collection of thirteen original essays provides a fresh interpretation of Nero and his era, assessing the full spectrum of the period's culture and politics--aspects that until now have rarely been taken seriously. The introduction sets the myth of Nero in a modern context and explores its enduring fascination. The next section of the book examines how the myth of Nero has developed both in Roman historiography and in modern popular culture, including films. The remaining essays address the culture of Neroian Rome, including its history, literature, art, and architecture. The result is a dramatic reevaluation of the era, recapturing the richness and vitality of the age of Nero. The contributors are Susan E. Alcock, Tamsyn Barton, Catherine Connors, Catharine Edwards, Jas Elsner, Justin Goddard, Emily Gowers, Jamie Masters, Joan Pau-Rubies, Alessandro Schiesaro, Yun Lee Too, Gareth Williams, and Maria Wyke.

Reflections of Nero

1994 Emperors
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Release : 1994
Genre : Emperors
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Book Synopsis Reflections of Nero by : Jaś Elsner

Download or read book Reflections of Nero written by Jaś Elsner. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nero

2002-09-11 History
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Release : 2002-09-11
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Nero by : Miriam Griffin

Download or read book Nero written by Miriam Griffin. This book was released on 2002-09-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

2008-04-15 History
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Release : 2008-04-15
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Nero by : Jurgen Malitz

Download or read book Nero written by Jurgen Malitz. This book was released on 2008-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

2019-01-03 History
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Release : 2019-01-03
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Nero by : John F. Drinkwater

Download or read book Nero written by John F. Drinkwater. This book was released on 2019-01-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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