Alas! Disaster has struck Rome. A Great Fire has burned a great part of Rome, including the Circus Maximus. This is not the greatest saddness to me, because I get to see what it was like to see the burning of Troy. The main reason I am sad is the fact that people actually think that I, the Emperor, did it to build my Domus Aurea (this was a nice addition, though). People actually went so far as to accuse me as telling about the Fall of Troy while this burnt (I didn't think people would find out). Alas, Tacitus started this rumor. People are getting very angry, so I am going to blame a new religious group, the Christians. I am amazed at how ungreatful people are because although I told stories about Troy, I let people use my gardens for shelter. I fear that my popularity is taking a down fall.
No Author. "Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus." Roman Empire,
http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/nero-index.html, 3 May 2011.
This gives particular detail in his acts as emperor and the mid point of his life
Beck, Roger B., Black, Linda., Krieger, LarryS., Naylor, Phillip C., Snabaka, Dahia Ibo. Ancient World
History Patterns of Interactions. Evanston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
This has a short quote from Tacitus, a historian, that tells about Nero's actions, or lack there of, during the forced killing of Torquates Silanus. (p. 181). Primary Source
Emperor Nero, I may as well tell you this, for I am in prison at the moment and the worst you can do to me is have me executed so that I may go to my heavenly Father.
ReplyDeleteYou bloody fool! You wicked beast! How dare you use us innocent Christians as scapegoats to avoid your own destruction, which you have earned. My God has given you life, and, if it is his will, he can just as easily take it away. Repent of this evil deed and tell the truth. If you do so and no one else supports you, I will. But continue to persecute my friends and I, and you will surely be condemned.
Citation:
Tacitus. Translator: Grant, Michael. Nero and the Burning of Rome. New York: Penguin Books, 1975.
Description: This primary source provides information about the great fire of Rome in A.D. 64. I used it to find out about the blaming of Christians for this fire and their following persecution.
I can tell you that I respect your decision, however, that is but your decision. As Julius Casaer said,"I am as constant as the Northern Star."
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am a little baffled as to which this is a friend request or lack there of. As for the time being, you are, as others seem to say, a frenemy.
Accepted.
"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."
ReplyDeleteProverbs 13:20, Holy Bible, New International Version
Don't be a fool, Nero! You know what happened to Julius Caesar right after he said that? He was assassinated! Don't make the same mistake- it may cost you! Be willing to accept your mistakes and listen to new ideas!
I would, however, like to apologize for my name-calling in my last post...I was rather angry.
God be with you, whether you like it or not.
I agree with my friend Justinus. Only a man with no integrity or conscience on good or bad would be foolish enough to blame others for something he himself denies he did. You are being such a hypocrite since you are upset on how people are blaming you for the fire yet you blame innoncent people. But, as I have been taught I will turn the other cheek and hope that I am strong enough in my faith to forgive you.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 5:39-But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
I trust the Lord will do what he deems best with you.
Proverbs 20:22-Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
*The Bible, Matthew 5:39 and PRoverbs 20:22 17 May 2011
Friend Request: Although I do not like you I do feel bad for you since everyone is pointing their fingers at you. I know you better because I was hired to help build your golden house. You know what they say keep your friends close and your enimies closer.
ReplyDeleteConnolly, Peter, and Dodge, Hazel, The Ancient City. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
In the book that Suetonius wrote, although I was there I do want to ask if it really have cities, fields, vineyards, and woodlands inside with many domestic and wild animals in it? Also did you do this because of all the haters out there that don't like you to well?
ReplyDeleteTranquillus, Suetonius, G. The Twelve Caesars. Penguin Books, 1979.
Nero, Nero, Nero...You have once again killed many. You killed your step brother, you killed me, and now you have killed many Romans because you wish to have a magnificent palace. Why would you set Rome ablaze? If you don't mind me asking you, do you ever use your brain? This is going to lead to serious issues, Nero. Too bad I wasn't there to give you advice, BECAUSE YOU KILLED ME. Have fun dealing with this one, son.
ReplyDelete"Nero and the Burning of Rome." Tacitus. The Annals. Michael Grant Translation, New York City, NY: Michael Grant Publishing, Penguin Publishing, 1956.
I am getting many new patients from this. As a doctor, it pains me to see so many burned and ill ones, but I am making much money.
ReplyDeleteAncient Rome. History World, http://history-world.org/burning_of_rome_under_nero.htm, 17 May 2011
It is horrible to hear such news, but what is worse is to see a man blame others. "It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it."
ReplyDeleteNo Author. "Pliny the Elder Quotes." Brainy Quotes, http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/p/pliny_the_elder.html, 17 May 2011
I am so sorry to hear what has happened to you. I hope that you will be able to help the Romans rebuild their city. I just read all about what happened in this book I read by Tacitus callled, NERO AND THE BURNING OF ROME. I taught me many things about you.
ReplyDeleteTacitus. Nero and the Burning of Rome. New York: Penguin Books, 1995.
Description: This Primary source provided me with great information about Nero and the burning of Rome.
Great disaster huh? Just keep telling yourself you are innocent...
ReplyDeleteIs this text giving anyone else a headache?
ReplyDeleteNero, art thou a fool! you have let the fire burn the city or rome, the fire has destroyed my grain suplies and part of my house! Thou life shall come to a horrible end!
ReplyDeleteNero and the burning of rome, tacitus, penguin books, 2003
Nero there is only one person to blame for the fire and that is you. Even if you did not start the fire ,which i suspect you did, you stood there and watched romans get hurt, and lose all their property. You should really help out you population and pay for the dammages made, and not build you dum golden house. Maybe you could sell you LYRE.
ReplyDeleteNero and the burning or rome, tacitus, penguin books, 2003