'Nero: Emperor and Court' is a new book by Emeritus Professor John F. Drinkwater set to be released 30 November.
The book portrays Nero as a young man reluctant to fulfil his responsibilities instead of the murderous tyrant of tradition.
Using the most recent archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic and literary research, the book explores issues such as courtpolitics, banter and free speech; literary, technological and scientific
advances; the Fire of 64, ‘the persecution of Christians’ and Nero’s ‘Golden House’; and the huge underlying strength, both constitutional and financial, of the Julio-Claudian empire.
Posted on Monday 29th October 2018