192 Pages
by
Routledge
190 Pages
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by
Routledge
192 Pages
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Routledge
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The imperial succession at Rome was notoriously uncertain, and where possible hereditary succession was preferred.
John Grainger's detailed study looks at aperiod of intrigue and conspiracy. He explores how, why and by whom Domitian was killed, the rule of Nerva, chosen to succeed him, and finally Nerva's own choice of successor, Trajan, who became a strong and respected emperor against the... Read more
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;
Biography
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.
'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
