Description: The Story of Nero, Infamous Roman Emperor by Philip Beaufoy Barry Nero, emperor of Rome from 54-68 AD, was infamous for his cruelty. After ordering the murder of his own mother, Agrippina, he behaved like an animal that has tasted blood. The slightest suspicion, however ungrounded, against anyone was the sure forerunner of speedy death. The emperor plunged, also, into every kind of vice and profligacy, and yet he demanded the adulation of his people for his achievements as poet, athlete, musician and philosopher. During the Great Fire of Rome (61 AD), in which two-thirds of the city was destroyed, he showed himself unmoved by the disaster, playing upon his fiddle and reciting verses about the burning of Troy while he gazed at the blazing ruins. He rebuilt the city on a far more magnificent scale than before, constructing for himself a wonderful home called the Golden House, in which his orgies took place. Originally published in 1927 in the authors larger "Twelve Monstrous Criminals," this paperback edition explores the emperors youth, his reign, the uprisings that led to his flight from Rome, and his death. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography British writer Philip Beaufoy Barry (1878-1947) was the author of popular short stories and biographical sketches. Other works include "Twenty Human Monsters" and "Sinners Down the Centuries." Details ISBN1984365967 Pages 32 Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 1984365967 ISBN-13 9781984365965 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-01-31 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Author Philip Beaufoy Barry Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129527824;
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