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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826014403321

Autore

Malitz Jurgen

Titolo

Nero / / Jurgen Malitz ; translated by Allison Brown

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2005

ISBN

1-280-19848-6

9786610198481

0-470-98463-5

0-470-77394-4

1-4051-4474-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 p.)

Collana

Blackwell ancient lives

Disciplina

937/.07/092

B

Soggetti

Emperors - Rome

Rome History Nero, 54-68

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

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

Nota di contenuto

Augustus' great-great-grandson -- Heir to the throne -- Quinquennium neronis -- Matricide -- "What a loss for the theatre" -- The princeps and the populace of Rome -- The provinces of the empire -- The great fire of Rome -- Opposition -- Trip to Greece -- The end of the dynasty -- Quo vadis? Nero's "afterlife".

Sommario/riassunto

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.