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  • Nero

  • A Captivating Guide to the Last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and How He Ruled the Roman Empire
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
  • Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Nero

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
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If you want to discover more about the captivating life of Nero, then pay attention...

Nero’s extravagance has become nothing short of legendary. In its day, it was incredibly destructive to his people, particularly after the Great Fire of Rome - a fire that he may have even started.

Instead of assisting the ten districts that had been damaged by the fire, Nero took advantage of the extra space to build himself a golden palace. He murdered, among others, his own mother, his ex-wife, and his stepbrother. He was additionally a rapist, a child molester, and a brutal abuser.

But he was also an artist. At least, he believed himself to be one, and he had wanted to be one ever since he was a child. But an unlucky roll of the dice of fate ripped him from his aunt’s comfortable home and dumped him in the Roman palace, and eventually, he was thrown onto the Roman throne in 54 CE.

The next fourteen 14 would be some of the worst in Roman history, showcasing the very worst of humanity. Because, the truth is that Nero thought he was an artist. But history reveals that he was little more than a monster.

In Nero: A Captivating Guide to the Last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and How He Ruled the Roman Empire, you will discover chapters, such as:

  • The First Emperors
  • Exile
  • Agrippina Pulls the Strings
  • Matricide
  • Right off the Rails
  • Rome Ablaze
  • Regret
  • The Last Killing
  • And much, much more!

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A good audiobook

A good audiobook and a must for any student of stoicism, though I feel there is enough roman history here to appeal to anyone with an interest in Roman history as well.

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Nero short story.

Very good short length listen information about Nero life and rule. It is a good read and listen.

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A great book

A great book that takes a different perspective about Nero and his actions. I enjoyed it.

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A historical survey

A historical survey of similar threats in the past, how the nation dealt with them, and what needs to be done now. A valuable audiobook.

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Great Book

Great for a very fast listening of some historical time. Instead of using the internet, these books give a bit more information.

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Amazing and Informative

A timely reminder that this country is founded upon "the Rule of Law" and a very real danger to its foundations posed by the current occupant of the White House.

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Short and sweet

This is a short intro to Nero. I recommend you read about Agrippina and also the full story of Nero. The guy was a nut case but then again Rome was one crazy place.

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Enjoyable

Nero was an enjoyable audiobook that didn't take a lot of time. A good summary of what is known about Nero.

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Good One

This book is not an attempt at a crystal clear picture of exactly who Seneca was, thus the reader walks away with more questions than answers. However, it is written in an easy to read style and some great information can be gained about the reign of Nero.

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An excellent book

An excellent book that needed to be written and one that should last for a long time.

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