In this rigorously researched biography Jürgen Malitz invites readers to reconsider the reputation of the Roman Emperor Nero.

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• Focuses on the growing tension between Nero’s artistic tendencies and his role as emperor.
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• Steers readers through the diverse interpretations of Nero that have arisen through the ages.
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• Allows readers to form a balanced judgment of this divisive and controversial Emperor.