Nero

Copyright © 2005 Allison Brown

Nero

Author(s): Jürgen Malitz

Published Online: 4 FEB 2008

Print ISBN: 9781405121774

Online ISBN: 9780470773949

DOI: 10.1002/9780470773949

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In this rigorously researched biography Jürgen 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

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xi)

    2. Chapter 1

      Augustus' Great-Great Grandson (pages 1–4)

    3. Chapter 2

      Heir to the Throne (pages 5–14)

    4. Chapter 3

      Quinquennium Neronis (pages 15–23)

    5. Chapter 4

      Matricide (pages 24–35)

    6. Chapter 5

      “What a Loss for the Theater” (pages 36–45)

    7. Chapter 6

      The Princeps and the Populace of Rome (pages 46–52)

    8. Chapter 7

      The Provinces of the Empire (pages 53–65)

    9. Chapter 8

      The Great Fire of Rome (pages 66–76)

    10. Chapter 9

      Opposition (pages 77–87)

    11. Chapter 10

      Trip to Greece (pages 88–98)

    12. Chapter 11

      The End of the Dynasty (pages 99–108)

    13. Chapter 12

      Quo Vadis? Nero's “Afterlife” (pages 109–113)

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      Appendix: Suetonius: The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: An English Translation, Augmented with the Biographies of Contemporary Statesmen, Orators, Poets, and Other Associates. Nero (extracts). (pages 114–162)

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      Bibliography (pages 163–164)

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      Index (pages 165–174)

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