Ancient History & Civilisation

The Great Fire of Rome: The Fall of the Emperor Nero and His City

The Great Fire of Rome: The Fall of the Emperor Nero and His City

On the night of 7/19/64, a fire began beneath the stands of Rome's great stadium, the Circus Maximus. For more than a week the fire spread, engulfing most of the city, nearly burning it to the ground. With its capital in ruins, Rome's powerful empire teetered on the edge of collapse as Nero struggled desperately to save his empire & his skin. In The Great Fire of Rome, Dando-Collins takes readers thru the streets of ancient Rome, where unrest simmers, & into the imperial palace, where political intrigue seethes, relating a pot-boiler story filled with fascinating historical characters who'll determine the course of an empire. It's an unforgettable human drama that brings ancient Rome & the momentous events of 64 AD scorchingly to life.

Introduction

Chapter I - THE JANUARY OATH

Chapter II - THE RIVAL PREFECTS

Chapter III - THE POETS

Chapter IV - THE FORMER CHIEF SECRETARY

Chapter V - THE FLAME

Chapter VI - THE WATER COMMISSIONER

Chapter VII - THE SINGING EMPEROR

Chapter VIII - THE GLADIATORIAL CONTEST

Chapter IX - THE JEWS AND THE CHRISTIANS

Chapter X - THE LAKE BANQUET

Chapter XI - THE CHARIOTEER

Chapter XII - THE FIRE

Chapter XIII - THE BLAME

Chapter XIV - THE CONSPIRACY

Chapter XV - THE UNRAVELING

Chapter XVI - THE SUICIDE OF SENECA

Chapter XVII - THE PURGE

Chapter XVIII - THE NEW STAGE

Chapter XIX - THE INFORMERS

Chapter XX - THE CROWNING OF A KING

Chapter XXI - THE TRIAL OF THRASEA AND SORANUS

Chapter XXII - THE NEW ALEXANDER

Chapter XXIII - THE APOSTLES AND THE JEWISH REVOLT

Chapter XXIV - THE FALL OF NERO

Chapter XXV - THE FINAL CURTAIN

Notes

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