Dio's Rome, Volume 5 by Cassius Dio Cocceianus
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| Author | Cassius Dio Cocceianus |
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| Translator | Foster, Herbert Baldwin, 1874-1906 |
| Title |
Dio's Rome, Volume 5 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Dio's Rome, Volume 5" by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a historical narrative originally composed in Greek during the early 3rd century AD. This volume, covering events from A.D. 54 to A.D. 211, focuses on the reign of the notorious Emperor Nero and his tumultuous relationships with notable figures such as Agrippina, Britannicus, and various witnesses of his tyranny. With an exploration of the extravagant decadence, political machinations, and violent episodes of Nero’s rule, the book portrays a portrait of imperial Rome during a time marked by moral disintegration and political strife. The opening of this volume immerses the reader in the chaotic world of Nero’s ascent to power, detailing his initial subservience to his mother Agrippina, whose ambitions ultimately backfire, leading to her demise at his hands. Dio juxtaposes Nero’s burgeoning tyrannical nature with vivid accounts of his extravagance and licentiousness, capturing the tension between his public persona and private depravity. The early chapters highlight the murder of Britannicus and other figures who pose threats to Nero's reign, setting the stage for a narrative rich in intrigue, betrayal, and the horrors of autocratic rule, painting a vivid picture of a city and an empire on the brink of moral and societal collapse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10890 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 31, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 778 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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