Nero: Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome by Anthony Everitt, Roddy Ashworth

Nero: Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome

Anthony Everitt, Roddy Ashworth

464 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative tense medium-paced
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Ideal for readers drawn to complex historical figures and the intricate interplay of power, culture, and ambition in ancient civilizations, offering a fresh perspective on a vilified leader.

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A striking, nuanced biography of Nero--the controversial populist ruler and last of the Caesars--and a fascinating, street-level portrait of ancient Rome itself, from an acclaimed biographer and historian.The Roman emperor Nero has long been the v...

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informative: 100%

dark: 54%

reflective: 27%

adventurous: 18%

challenging: 18%

funny: 18%

tense: 18%

inspiring: 9%

mysterious: 9%


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