Nero: The End of a Dynasty

Neros personality and crimes have always intrigued historians and writers of fiction. However, his reign also illuminates the nature of the Julio-Claudian Principate. Neros suicide brought to an end the dynasty Augustus had founded, and placed in jeopardy the political system he had devised. Miriam T. Griffins authoratitive survey of Neros reign incorporates both a chronological account, as well as an analysis of the reasons for Neros collapse under the pressure of his role as emperor.