History's most murderous villains

A public spectacle -- A troubled family tree -- A promising start -- A murderous streak -- Personal pleasures -- A turning point -- The Great Fire of Rome -- A failed plot -- Chaos in the empire -- The reign of terror ends -- Glossary

"Nero was the ruthless ruler who 'fiddled while Rome burned'&#x;or was he? The fifth Roman emperor&#x;s reputation is unsavory at best. However, in this detailed biography, Nero&#x;s reign is thoroughly examined, casting doubt on some of the criticisms of the leader."--