Emperor Nero: The Splendour Before The Dark
$38.39
- Paperback
592 pages
- Release Date
25 November 2019
Summary
Nero: The Fall of an Emperor
With the cunning Poppaea at his side, Nero Augustus commands the Roman Empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of artistic and cultural splendour. Although he has yet to produce an heir, his power is absolute.
But in the tenth year of his reign, a terrifying prophecy comes to pass and a fire engulfs Rome, reducing entire swaths of the city to rubble. Rumours of Nero’s complicity in the blaze start to sow unrest among the populace - and the polit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781509840236 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1509840230 |
| Series: | Nero Series |
| Author: | Margaret George |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Pan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 25 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 36mm |
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Critics Review
George’s take on Nero is fascinating and convincing
Carefully researched, vivid, and passionately told, this is the story of a fascinating new Nero – Madeline Miller, author of Circe on The Confessions of Young NeroGeorge’s take on Nero is fascinating and convincing – The Times on The Confessions of Young NeroThis is a gripping read. And as usual, the research about ancient Rome and Nero is impeccable – Barbara Taylor Bradford on The Confessions of Young NeroA real treat for Roman history fans – Sunday Express on The Confessions of Young NeroA refreshing and original interpretation of Rome’s most infamous ruler * Sunday Express *
About The Author
Margaret George
Margaret George is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Autobiography of Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scotland & the Isles, Mary, Called Magdalene and Elizabeth I. She travels widely to research her novels and lives with her husband in Madison, Wisconsin.
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