Nerva and the Roman Succession Crisis of AD 96-99 (Roman Imperial Biographies) - Softcover

Grainger, John D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415349583 ISBN 13: 9780415349581

Publisher: Routledge, 2004

Synopsis

Biography of the elderly Roman emperor Nerva, whose short reign stabilised the empire after the death of the tyrant Domitian. This book describes the crisis that preceded Nerva's accession as well as his achievement.

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Review:

..."the book's strengths are readily apparent. They will be found in [Grainger's] prosopographical analysis of the key players of the period, his synthesis of the epigraphic evidence, and in his reconstruction of the volatile political stiuation that Nerva partly inherited, partly helped to create. In feel and presentation, the book is as beautifully presented as it is lucidly written, and has been thoroughly proofed to Routledge's high standards throughout. [Grainger's] study is a pleasure to read thanks to the author's engaging and accessible style. The author is to be commended for a worthwhile addition to Routledge's series of imperial biographies." -P.A. Roche, University of Otago

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0415349583
• ISBN 13: 9780415349581
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192