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Nero (Makers of History #15)
Nero! The name is both a shame and a shudder. In his life we are presented with an astonishing picture of human greed, cunning, and selfishness at its worst. And thanks to his prominent position, Nero's example of monstrosity has stood as a lesson and a warning to all men since. Born of Agrippina, of whom only such a son was worthy, he ran the gamut of every human crime an...more
Paperback, 202 pages
Published
April 30th 2009
by Canon Press
(first published 1853)
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Here is a newly released biography of Nero for students in Christian schools or in homeschool. First in a forthcoming series, this book is the first open door to a series of fantastic educational opportunities. Before I say more, let me bring in old Martin for some sturdy observations.
"When schools flourish, things go well and the church is secure . . . God has preserved the church through the schools. They are the preservers of the church. Schools don't have a beautiful appeara...more
"When schools flourish, things go well and the church is secure . . . God has preserved the church through the schools. They are the preservers of the church. Schools don't have a beautiful appeara...more
And here I thought Nero was one of the good guys....yeah right. This book takes you inside the life and times of one of the most notoriously monstrous (dare I say beastly) emperors of history. The book was very enlightening for me in a history I only had a small amount of real historical knowledge of to begin with. We all hear some of the horror stories about Nero, but this provided a better look in the situations around him at the time.
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Great.
Really short, but not over quick study of Claudius and Nero. I doubt there was every a man who incarnated Vanity more than the 5th Emperor of Rome (not counting Julius) and this book did a great job at painting his picture in a nutshell. I read it just before reading Quo Vadis... A recommendation that I give to anyone who wants to read his book.
Really short, but not over quick study of Claudius and Nero. I doubt there was every a man who incarnated Vanity more than the 5th Emperor of Rome (not counting Julius) and this book did a great job at painting his picture in a nutshell. I read it just before reading Quo Vadis... A recommendation that I give to anyone who wants to read his book.
It was interesting that this book was published by a Christian publisher, was written about one of the central characters in Christian Church history, but Christians and the Christian Church weren't mentioned at all.
Not bad, especially since it was written in the 1800s by a fellow who liked adjectives a little too much. It's a good history of Nero and it shows his wickedness (and weakness).
A good read for its target audience of high-school students. It manages to discuss Nero's revolting life without being, itself, revolting.
A fast read that was true to the scoundrel that Nero was without being too detailed (for young readers) about the gory specifics.
Wow! Nero was a wicked leader, and I don't mean that in the Bostonian sense. Then again, everyone around him also seemed depraved. Hard to find any likable character in this book. That said, I learned a LOT!
Wow. Nero was one terrible dude. Abbott writes a very engaging biography of Nero and I recommend it. Of Course this Canon Press edition is well made.
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Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1820; studied at Andover Theological Seminary in 1821, 1822, and 1824; was tutor in 1824-1825, and from 1825 to 1829 was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College; was licensed to preach by the Hampshire Association in 1826; founded the Mount Vernon School for Young Ladies ...more
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