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The great fire of Rome : the fall of the emperor Nero and his city / Stephen Dando-Collins

This historical account analyses the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64, documenting its origins in the Circus Maximus and its impact on the city. It explores the political intrigue and social unrest that challenged Emperor Nero's rule during the aftermath.

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