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Unraveling the truth behind one of history's most infamous events, 'Rome Is Burning' offers an insightful look into the Great Fire of Rome that engulfed the city in July AD 64. Led by the esteemed Roman historian Anthony Barrett, this comprehensive narrative challenges the well-known tale of Emperor Nero playing his fiddle while Rome burned. Through meticulous research and groundbreaking archaeological discoveries, Barrett delivers a rich account that not only recounts the event but also examines its significant long-term implications on Roman society, culture, and economy. The fire led to widespread devastation, upheaval, and a financial crisis that impacted currency stability in Rome. With crucial evidence from recent archaeological digs, the book showcases stunning photographs that illustrate the fire's devastating effects, providing readers a vivid connection to this pivotal moment in history. Barrett also explores the fire’s enduring legacy across various artistic mediums including literature, opera, ballet, and film. For history enthusiasts eager to explore the truth behind the myth, 'Rome Is Burning' is an essential addition to their library. This trade paperback edition, published by Princeton University Press in 2022, is brand new and perfect for collectors and historians alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780691233949.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691233949
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, AD 64 and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia — and it's likely that almost none of it is true. In Rome Is Burning, distinguished Roman historian Anthony Barrett sets the record straight, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Great Fire of Rome, its immediate aftermath, and its damaging longterm consequences for the Roman world. Drawing on remarkable new archaeological discoveries and sifting through all the literary evidence, he tells what is known about what actually happened — and argues that the disaster was a turning point in Roman history, one that ultimately led to the fall of Nero and the end of the dynasty that began with Julius Caesar.
Rome Is Burning tells how the fire destroyed much of the city and threw the population into panic. It describes how it also destroyed Nero's golden image and provoked a financial crisis and currency devaluation that made a permanent impact on the Roman economy. Most importantly, the book surveys, and includes many photographs of, recent archaeological evidence that shows visible traces of the fire's destruction. Finally, the book describes the fire's continuing afterlife in literature, opera, ballet, and film.
A richly detailed and scrupulously factual narrative of an event that has always been shrouded in myth, Rome Is Burning promises to become the standard account of the Great Fire of Rome for our time.
'A thorough, high-quality work on Emperor Nero and the fire th
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691233949
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, AD 64 and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia — and it's likely that almost none of it is true. In Rome Is Burning, distinguished Roman historian Anthony Barrett sets the record straight, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Great Fire of Rome, its immediate aftermath, and its damaging longterm consequences for the Roman world. Drawing on remarkable new archaeological discoveries and sifting through all the literary evidence, he tells what is known about what actually happened — and argues that the disaster was a turning point in Roman history, one that ultimately led to the fall of Nero and the end of the dynasty that began with Julius Caesar.
Rome Is Burning tells how the fire destroyed much of the city and threw the population into panic. It describes how it also destroyed Nero's golden image and provoked a financial crisis and currency devaluation that made a permanent impact on the Roman economy. Most importantly, the book surveys, and includes many photographs of, recent archaeological evidence that shows visible traces of the fire's destruction. Finally, the book describes the fire's continuing afterlife in literature, opera, ballet, and film.
A richly detailed and scrupulously factual narrative of an event that has always been shrouded in myth, Rome Is Burning promises to become the standard account of the Great Fire of Rome for our time.
'A thorough, high-quality work on Emperor Nero and the fire th