Nero

Author(s)

• Malitz, Jürgen
• Brown, Allison

Bibliographic Information

Nero

Jürgen Malitz ; translated by Allison Brown

（Blackwell ancient lives）

Blackwell Pub., 2005

• : hbk
• : pbk

Other Title

Nero

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-164) and index

Originally published: C.H. Beck, 1999

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this rigorously researched biography Jurgen Malitz invites readers to reconsider the reputation of the Roman Emperor Nero. Focuses on the growing tension between Nero's artistic tendencies and his role as emperor. Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of Nero that have arisen through the ages. Allows readers to form a balanced judgment of this divisive and controversial Emperor.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations. Nero's Family Tree. The Roman Empire. Timeline. Part I: Augustus' Great-great-grandson. Part II: Heir to the Throne. Part III: Quinquennium Neronis. Part IV: Matricide. Part V: "What a loss for the theatre". Part VI:The Princeps and the Populace of Rome. Part VII:The Provinces of the Empire. Part VIII: The Great Fire of Rome. Part IX: Opposition. Part X: Trip to Greece. Part XI: The End of the Dynasty. Part XII: Quo Vadis? Nero's "Afterlife". Appendix: The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: An English Translation, Augmented with the Biographies of Contemporary Statesmen, Orators, Poets, and Other Associates: Suetonius. Bibliography. Index

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Details

• NCID: BA78728127
• ISBN:
  • 1405121777
  • 1405121785
• LCCN: 2004027395
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: ger
• Place of Publication: Malden, MA
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 174 p.
• Size: 22-23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DG285
  • DC22 : 937/.07/092
  • DC22 : B
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Nero, Emperor of Rome, 37-68
  • LCSH : Emperors -- Rome -- Biography
  • LCSH : Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA69287177