Publisher's Synopsis
Nero was the fifth Roman emperor, ruling from 54 to 68. His infamous reign is usually associated with tyranny, extravagance and debauchery. Nero, originally named Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, belonged to the Julio-Claudian dynasty, and was adopted as heir by the emperor Claudius, his great-uncle and stepfather.NeroChapter 1: Story of Nero Chapter 2: Reign (54-68 AD)2.1 Matricide2.2 Decline2.3 Great Fire of Rome2.4 Later years2.5 Revolt of Vindex and Galba and Nero's death2.6 After NeroChapter 3: Military conflicts3.1 Peace with ParthiaChapter 4: Pursuits4.1 Historiography4.2 Cassius DioChapter 5: In Jewish and Christian tradition5.1 Christian tradition
