Cassius Dio on the Reign of Nero
by Alain M. Gowing, Seattle,
WA
Contents
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| Introduction |
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I. The Nature of the Text |
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1. Epitomes |
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2. Sources |
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II. The Character of the Narrative |
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1. The quinquennium Neronis (AD 54-58) |
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2. Book 62 (AD 59-68): Themes and Structure |
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a) Nero's theatricality and exhibitionism |
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b) Effeminacy |
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c) Nero and Augustus |
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3. The Speech of Vindex: Climax |
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III. Conclusion |
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| Works Cited |
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