Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) - An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During - The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, - Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English - Form By Herbe by Cassius Dio
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DIO'S ROMAN HISTORY 61 Nero seizes the sovereignty (chapters 1, 2). At the beginning he is accustomed to yield to the influence of his mother, whom Seneca and Burrus thrust aside from control of affairs (chapter 3). Nero's exhibitions of wantonness and his extravagance: the death of Silanus (chapters 4-6). Love for Acte: Britannicus slain: discord with Agrippina (chapters 7, 8). How Nero's mind began to give way (chapter 9). About the faults and immoralities of the philosopher Seneca (chapter 10). Sabina an object of love: Agrippina murdered (chapters 11-16). Domitia put to death: festivities: Nero sings to the accompaniment of his lyre (chapters 17-21). DURATION OF TIME. M. Asinius Marcellus, Manius Acilius Aviola. (A.D. 54 = a.u. 807 = First of Nero, from Oct. 13th). |
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