Umfang:
1 online resource (510 pages)
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9781118316597
Serie:
Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World Ser v.108
Inhalt:
An authoritative overview and helpful resource for students and scholars of Roman history and Latin literature during the reign of Nero. The first book of its kind to treat this era, which has gained in popularity in recent years Makes much important research available in English for the first time Features a balance of new research with established critical lines Offers an unusual breadth and range of material, including substantial treatments of politics, administration, the imperial court, art, archaeology, literature and reception studies Includes a mix of established scholars and groundbreaking new voices Includes detailed maps and illustrations.
Inhalt:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Notes on Contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: The Neronian (Literary) ``Renaissance'' -- The Neronian Literary Triad: Seneca, Lucan, and Petronius -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I Nero -- Chapter 1 The Performing Prince -- The Training and Pastimes of Princes -- Music and Musical Performance in Nero's Rome -- Acceptable Diversions / Voluptates Concessae -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 2 Biographies of Nero -- The First Assessments -- Cassius Dio -- Tacitus -- Suetonius -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 3 Nero the Imperial Misfit: Philhellenism in a Rich Man's World -- Breaking with Tradition -- Greek Culture at the Imperial Court -- Caesar Omnia Habet: It's a Rich Man's World -- Like the Gleaming Sun -- Greek Theatrical Culture in Rome -- Lord of the Golden Age -- Festival Victor and Benefactor of all Greeks -- The Last Act: Triumph and On-Stage Death -- Further Reading -- References -- Part II The Empire -- Chapter 4 The Empire in the Age of Nero -- The Principate -- Governing the Provinces -- Power and Privilege in the Roman Empire -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 5 Apollo in Arms: Nero at the Frontier -- The Western Empire -- The Eastern Empire: The Black Sea and Armenia (see Map 1) -- Plans in Ethiopia and the Caucasus -- Conclusions -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 6 Domus Neroniana: The Imperial Household in the Age of Nero -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 7 Religion -- The Emperor and Religion -- Nero's Priestly Offices -- The Worship of the Imperial Family in Rome -- Emperor Cult outside Rome -- Literary Representations of the Dichotomy Religion/Superstition -- Religion and Superstition in the Satyrica -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 8 Neronian Philosophy.
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Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9781118316535
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781118316535
Sprache:
Englisch
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