The Age of Nero: History, Art, and Literature

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The Age of Nero: History, Literature, and Art. Study of the history, literature, and art of one of the best documented, if misunderstood, periods of Roman history, with a view to separating fact from fiction, and understanding why Nero became one of history's greatest villains and whether his reputation is justified. Focus on: what makes for a 'bad' political leader; who gets to decide how history is told; how power, politics, and art intersect; how and why Nero's story resonates with us today.