Opper, Thorsten
Nero: the man behind the myth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714122908
- author:
- Opper, Thorsten
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- British Museum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 25 centimeters (2.00 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nero, one of Rome's most infamous emperors, has long been portrayed as a tyrant who 'fiddled while Rome burnt'. However, this reputation is oversimplified and based on the biased views of his contemporaries. In reality, Nero's reign was shaped by complex social and economic changes that transformed the Roman Empire. As the 16th-year-old heir to the empire, Nero faced significant challenges in a period of transition. The empire had grown rapidly, leading to an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity under one-man rule. However, this shift created tensions between the old elite and newcomers from the provinces and freed slaves. Powerful individuals, including women like Nero's mother Agrippina, played key roles in shaping his reign. This book offers a nuanced interpretation of Nero's rule, revealing the external and internal challenges he faced and the complex court dynamics that influenced his decisions.
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