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The Daily Stoic
The podcast discussed Everitt's book about Nero, focusing on his problematic childhood, his desire to be a musician, and how his reign was viewed as attempts to break away from the path his mother set for him. The discussion also included a comparison with Marcus Aurelius and their differing responses to the pressures of power.
His new book, Nero, Matricide, Music and Murder in Imperial Rome came out in November.
— Episode: Anthony Everitt on Nero, Rome’s Most Mis...
Episode: Anthony Everitt on Nero, Rome’s Most Misunderstood...
The podcast discussed Everitt's book about Nero, focusing on his problematic childhood, his desire to be a musician, and how his reign was viewed as attempts to break away from the path his mother set for him. The discussion also included a comparison with Marcus Aurelius and their differing responses to the pressures of power.
His new book, Nero, Matricide, Music and Murder in Imperial Rome came out in November.
Well, this is more a look at Nero and what made Nero tick--was he misunderstood by history or perhaps properly understood by history?
I have read your Augustus book. I have read your Cicero book and I very much enjoyed your Nero book so this is a complete honor for me.
I think that's very wise and very good. The thing about Nero is he was a rotter before he became emperor so you can't read them all on Nukedans for his behavior.