Download or read book I Am Nero written by Samuel Collins and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Novel. A Nightmare. A Future San Francisco. In the end days of catastrophic global warming, the sea has risen to reclaim the land, the Earth's oil reserves have run dry, and the Federal Government has collapsed along with the economy. Besieged by the Pacific Ocean, the ruined archipelago of San Francisco has been carved up between the gangs and a corrupt and brutal police force. While the rich flee to search in vain for civilization, those that are left behind resort to vicious tribal warfare to secure the dwindling supplies of food and fresh water. Among them is one man who's seen cities perish before, barricaded in his apartment with enough fresh water to sign his death warrant - and no way out. High above the crumbling city he watches as the fires take over, waiting for the end as the desperate hordes close in around him - but Nero has a dangerous secret, and he's not going to tell...

Download or read book Rome Is Burning written by Anthony A. Barrett and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nero became Emperor in A.D 54. On the evening of July 18, 64 A. D., it seems that a lamp was left unextinguished in a stall still heaped with piles of combustible material. Whether this was accidental or deliberate we cannot now determine, and normally it would not have led to anything that would have attracted even local attention. But there was a gusty wind that night, and the flickering flame was fanned onto the flammable wares. The ensuing fire quickly spread. Before the onlookers could absorb what was happening one of the most catastrophic disasters ever to be endured by Rome was already underway. It was a disaster that brought death and misery to thousands. In Nero and the Great Fire of Rome, Anthony Barrett draws on new textual interpretations and the latest archaeological evidence, to tell the story of this pivotal moment in Rome's history and its lasting significance. Barrett argues that the Great Fire, which destroyed much of the city, changed the course of Roman History. The fire led to the collapse of Nero's regime, and his disorderly exit brought an end to Rome's first imperial dynasty, transforming from thereto, the way that emperors were selected. It also led to the first systematic persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the blaze. Barrett provides the first comprehensive study of this dramatic event, which remains a fascination of the public imagination, and continues to be a persistent theme in the art and literature of popular culture today"--

Download or read book The Confessions of Young Nero written by Margaret George and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling and legendary author of Helen of Troy and Elizabeth I now turns her gaze on Emperor Nero, one of the most notorious and misunderstood figures in history. Built on the backs of those who fell before it, Julius Caesar’s imperial dynasty is only as strong as the next person who seeks to control it. In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman—or child. As a boy, Nero’s royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son’s inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead. While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his very survival rests on his ability to navigate the sea of vipers that is Rome. The most lethal of all is his own mother, a cold-blooded woman whose singular goal is to control the empire. With cunning and poison, the obstacles fall one by one. But as Agrippina’s machinations earn her son a title he is both tempted and terrified to assume, Nero’s determination to escape her thrall will shape him into the man he was fated to become—an Emperor who became legendary. With impeccable research and captivating prose, The Confessions of Young Nero is the story of a boy’s ruthless ascension to the throne. Detailing his journey from innocent youth to infamous ruler, it is an epic tale of the lengths to which man will go in the ultimate quest for power and survival.

Download or read book Nero written by Sarah Brianne and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elle is determined to keep her mouth shut when the mob boss tells Nero to make her talk.

Download or read book Nero the Circus Lion His Many Adventures written by Richard Barnum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Richard Barnum's book, 'Nero, the Circus Lion: His Many Adventures,' readers are transported into the thrilling world of a circus lion and his extraordinary escapades. Written in a whimsical and engaging style, the book explores Nero's daring feats and heartwarming interactions with humans. Set against the backdrop of the circus, Barnum skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage, making this a compelling read for all ages. The vivid descriptions and lively narrative draw readers into Nero's world, creating a truly immersive reading experience. Richard Barnum, known for his love of animals and captivating storytelling, draws on his own experiences with wildlife to bring Nero's story to life. His deep understanding of animal behavior and his passion for conservation shine through in this delightful tale of a lion's adventures. I highly recommend 'Nero, the Circus Lion: His Many Adventures' to anyone who enjoys heartwarming stories that celebrate the bond between humans and animals. Barnum's enchanting prose and the endearing character of Nero will surely captivate readers and leave them with a renewed appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.

Download or read book Nero the Circus Lion written by Richard Barnum and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nero written by J. F. Drinkwater and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nero was negligent, not tyrannical. This allowed others to rule, remarkably well, in his name until his negligence became insupportable.

Download or read book Nero written by John F. Drinkwater and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book portrays Nero, not as the murderous tyrant of tradition, but as a young man ever-more reluctant to fulfil his responsibilities as emperor and ever-more anxious to demonstrate his genuine skills as a sportsman and artist. This reluctance caused him to allow others to rule, and rule surprisingly well, in his name. On its own terms, the Neronian empire was in fact remarkably successful. Nero's senior ministers were many and various, but notably they included a number of powerful women, such as his mother, Agrippina II, and his second and third wives, Poppaea Sabina and Statilia Messalina. Using the most recent archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic and literary research, the book explores issues such as court-politics, banter and free speech; literary, technological and scientific advances; the Fire of 64, 'the persecution of Christians' and Nero's 'Golden House'; and the huge underlying strength, both constitutional and financial, of the Julio-Claudian empire.

Download or read book Nero 1000 written by Donna McDonald and published by Donna McDonald. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nero 1000 is the sixth book in this futuristic Science Fiction and Fantasy series from USA Today Bestselling Author Donna McDonald. Once he was a cyber scientist who restored cyborgs. Now he’s Nero 1000. Locked in the cage of an insane cyber scientist who calls himself Creator Omega, Nero waits for his captor to decide his fate. Having seen Creator Omega’s horrific failed experiments, Nero knows his body is about to be cybernetically altered forever. Even knowing that, he’s not sorry he traded himself to free Aja Kapur. He would do it all over again. Though Nero doesn’t know what Creator Omega did to the female cyborg to remove her memories and gain her obedience, he knows Kyra will fix her—if Aja finds her way back. One thing is for sure, Aja’s fellow female cyborgs, Lucy and Meara, will never stop searching and will fight to the death to save her. Hell has no fury like an abused female cyborg seeking revenge. But who will save him? Peyton will try. All of the cyborgs he helped restore will try. His captor may be a tipping point for the next world war. He prays that doesn’t happen, but the injustice of people being cybernetically changed without their permission must stop. Kyra is right about that. She’s always been right that the cyber soldier program failed humanity. And well his gods know that he played his part. But Creator Omega doesn’t care about what anyone thinks of his evil. His madman captor wants a new right-hand man. He used Aja as bait to lure him there. Now he has exactly what he wanted all along. For Nero, that means it’s already too late. He’s about to become something no one ever may be able to save. ABOUT THIS SERIES - Set in the future, this science fiction action and adventure series explores military boundaries in a tale of created cyborgs and genetic engineering. It contains strong romance elements for paranormal, science fiction, and urban fantasy romance fans.

Download or read book The Monograph of the Parallel Life of Tito Abao and Nero written by Tito Abao and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Only now in the twenty-first century of the modern era can the truth about the universe be openly described, explained, and understood by a significant part of the population of planet Earth." The Monograph of the Parallel Life of Tito Abao and Nero is the story of a soul called Tito Abao who enters the physical plane (third dimensional reality) seven thousand years ago. Tito shares his extraordinary vision and the journey he undertakes to find the meaning. Yet this not only the story of the Tito Abao soul, it is also the story of your soul. This book is meant to be a template. It is a window into your life. Through it you will be able to see the patterns of your own personal life as it unfolds. You are the sum total of all that you ever were that will lead you to an absolute understanding about how life really works.

Download or read book Nero s Dream written by Deborah Cooke and published by Deborah A. Cooke. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nero has always aspired to be an astrologer in the royal court of Incendium. When he divines a portent about the pending royal marriage, he makes the perilous journey to the capital city, only to be kept from delivering his tidings in time. Worse, Nero is assigned the task of pursuing a dragon princess bent on taking vengeance upon her reluctant groom, a feat he knows canÕt be done. His dream appears to be lost foreverÑuntil the captivating princess Peri surprises this unlikely advisor. * * * The Dragons of Incendium series is a science fiction romance and paranormal romance series filled with action and adventure, featuring dragon shifter princesses from space and the men bold enough to love them. The dragon shifter princesses are from a family of twelve sisters. The series is ongoing and alternates a romance with a short story. Each print edition includes one romance and one short story: for example, the print edition of Wyvern's Mate includes the short story Nero's Dream. 1. Wyvern's Mate (Drakina and Troy) 2. Nero's Dream 3. Wyvern's Prince (Gemma and Venero) 4. Arista's Legacy 5. Wyvern's Warrior (Thalina and Acion) 6. Kraw's Secret 7. Wyvern's Outlaw (Anguissa and Ryke) 8. Celo's Quest 9. Wyvern's Angel (Percipia and Bond) 10. Nimue's Gift 11. Wyvern's Wizard (Peri and Nero) - coming soon! *** destined lovers, star-crossed lovers, assassin, action adventure, science fiction romance, space opera, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, dragon shifter romance, dragon shifter princesses from space, dragon, kidnapped, enemies to lovers, love triangle, marriage of inconvenience, mistaken identity, disguise, spellbound, cyborg, android, vampire, hero with kids, fallen angel, space pirates, pirates, magic, cursed hero, destined lovers, destined love, fated mates

Download or read book Tied to the Mafia Man 2 NERO written by Pravs_3618 and published by Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nero Vitiello is the son of Luca and Emma Vitiello. He took over the outfit as soon as he turned 21. The hard life of the mafia made him colder than his father. He never thought he would hold a gun at 12 and a man. But he did. An ambush on his father when he was not expecting it, forced Nero to hold a gun a , and three people. It made him understand the world he is living in much clearly than he already does. The easy-going boy died that day, and a cold mafia boss was born. After taking over the outfit, Nero began to lead with an iron fist and he decided to infiltrate his enemies. In one of those attempts, he went undercover and began to act as a guard to his enemy's daughter, Chloe. An innocent girl, who is a victim of this world and his enemy's fiance, who was trapped in to that marriage. He killed that man before he could marry Chloe. He thought it's the last time he would see Chloe. But fate has other plans for them, one which include them falling in love.

Download or read book Nero written by Edward Champlin and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman emperor Nero is remembered by history as the vain and immoral monster who fiddled while Rome burned. Edward Champlin reinterprets Nero's enormities on their own terms, as the self-conscious performances of an imperial actor with a formidable grasp of Roman history and mythology and a canny sense of his audience. Nero murdered his younger brother and rival to the throne, probably at his mother's prompting. He then murdered his mother, with whom he may have slept. He killed his pregnant wife in a fit of rage, then castrated and married a young freedman because he resembled her. He mounted the public stage to act a hero driven mad or a woman giving birth, and raced a ten-horse chariot in the Olympic games. He probably instigated the burning of Rome, for which he then ordered the spectacular punishment of Christians, many of whom were burned as human torches to light up his gardens at night. Without seeking to rehabilitate the historical monster, Champlin renders Nero more vividly intelligible by illuminating the motives behind his theatrical gestures, and revealing the artist who thought of himself as a heroic figure. Nero is a brilliant reconception of a historical account that extends back to Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio. The effortless style and artful construction of the book will engage any reader drawn to its intrinsically fascinating subject.

Download or read book Tiberius to Nero written by and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Quo Vadis A Narrative of the Time of Nero written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-08 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A love story depicting first century life for slave, centurion, and emperor “But I think happiness springs from another source, a far deeper one that doesn't depend on will because it comes from love.” ― Henryk Sienkiewicz, Quo Vadis Nobel-prize winning novel, Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero by Henryk Sienkiewicz is historical novel based on the court of Nero and the early days of Christianity. When a Roman patrician falls in love with a captured princess who is also a Christian. Quo Vadis is a novel of great historical and philosophical depth with a timeless story for readers. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

Download or read book Untimely Ripped written by Joel Weinsheimer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first woman he ever loved is dead, and Evan Wade is compelled by demons of his own to discover her murderer. As this gripping tale of suspense unfolds, Wade comes to understand his own role in the crime, and the hunter comes to be hunted by the very murderer he seeks. In the chilling climax, Wade finds out more than he ever wants to know about himself, and that knowledge changes him forever. Set against the backdrop of one of the great social and moral controversies of our time, Untimely Ripped explores the relations between parents and their children, born and unborn, loved and abandoned. Yet, however serious and thought-provoking, the novel will delight as much by its uproariously funny scenes as its somber ones. For it tells not only a deeply moving, tragic tale of love and death but a heart-warming and comic story of love, life, and birth.

Download or read book Nero s Kindling written by IH ROIZ and published by Gunns & Roizs LLC. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooper Glover and Will Carter wake up in a hut in Vietnam with no recollection of how they got there. They soon find themselves trapped in the chaotic web of the CIA's Black Ops division. The deeper they dive into the world of undercover CIA officers, the more they question the motives of their superiors and whether or not they are responsible for the very problems in America they claim to be combating. They eventually take on a protégé, Miguel Cortez, an orphan with ties to the same Mexican drug cartel doing business with the CIA. All three embark on a path of redemption spanning decades. Keeping them under the company's thumb is their mysterious handler, Adam Truman. Truman proves he is willing to stop at nothing to control his officers, going after their loved ones, and even their very sanity to bend them to his will. When Coop and Carter are no longer willing to toe the company line, they rage against the machine. Coop goes to desperate lengths to protect his family from becoming collateral damage while Carter dives deep into the underworld they inhabit, becoming a more successful criminal than an officer. Miguel follows their influence and escapes the company for the world of Hollywood fixers, rubbing elbows with rockstars, before being forced to pay a debt to his former employer. All three men are placed in close proximity to events that change the course of human history. Cruel fate, a relentless Adam Truman, and the continuous fallout from the chain of events they find themselves trapped in, impact not only their lives, but the entire world.