Nerva and the Roman Succession Crisis of Ad 96-99

ISBN-13: 9780415349581 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 192 str.

John D. Grainger

Opis

John Grainger's detailed study examines a period of intrigue and conspiracy, studies how, why and by whom Domitian was killed and investigates the effects of this dynastic uncertainty and why civil war didn't occur in this time of political upheaval.

Recenzje

'Grainger's accunt of Nerva will no doubt become the standard work in English for a while to come. Its thoroughness and the sobriety of its analyses make it a realiable guide and worthy addition to the ... bookshelf.' - Scholia Reviews, 12, 2003, 25

'The book is as beautifully presented as it is lucdily written ... The author is to be commended for a worthwhile addition to Routledge's series of Imperial biographies.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Assassination; Chapter 2 Conspiracy; Chapter 3 Nerva; Chapter 4 Reactions; Chapter 5 The Emperor’s Work; Chapter 6 The Succession Problem; Chapter 7 The Aristocratic Networks; Chapter 8 Choice; Chapter 9 Heir; Chapter 10 New Emperor; conclusion Conclusion;

O autorze

John D. Grainger is a freelance historian and former teacher. He is the author of several books on ancient history including Seleukos Nikator, The League of Aitolians and The Roman War of Antiochus the Great.