Anthony A. Barrett

Broschiertes Buch

Rome Is Burning

Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty

Beschreibung

According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, AD 64 and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia - and it's likely that almost none of it is true. In Rome Is Burning,

Autor

Anthony A. Barrett

Produktdetails

• Turning Points in Ancient History
• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 201mm x 126mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9780691233949
• ISBN-10: 0691233942
• Artikelnr.: 62797809

Rezensionen

"Intriguing. . . . A lucid analysis of Nero and the Great Fire, enhanced by Barrett's clear, engaging style, his obvious love of his subject, and an extensive selection of maps, schematics and photographs. Historically minded visitors to Rome as well as Roman-history enthusiasts will appreciate the erudition and context with which he illuminates one of the great stories—and personalities—of the ancient world."—Diana Preston, Washington Post