{"title":"Anthony A. Barrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony A. Barrett\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed scholar renowned for his insightful exploration of ancient history. With a focus on the intricate world of ancient Rome, Barrett offers readers a doorway into the rich past that shaped Western civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eRome Is Burning\u003c\/em\u003e, a thoroughly researched book that delves into the political and social turmoil faced by the Roman Empire. These books are perfect for those intrigued by the grandeur and complexity of historical events, particularly within the domains of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony A. Barrett's writing is not only informative but also engaging, making complex historical narratives accessible to both scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Whether you are a seasoned historian or a curious reader, his works promise to expand your understanding of Rome's imperial past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rome-is-burning-by-anthony-a-barrett-9780691233949","title":"Rome Is Burning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nAccording to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, AD 64 and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia – and it's likely that almost none of it is true. In \u003cem\u003eRome Is Burning\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished Roman historian Anthony Barrett sets the record straight, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Great Fire of Rome, its immediate aftermath, and its damaging long-term consequences for the Roman world.\n\nDrawing on remarkable new archaeological discoveries and sifting through all the literary evidence, he tells what is known about what actually happened – and argues that the disaster was a turning point in Roman history, one that ultimately led to the fall of Nero and the end of the dynasty that began with Julius Caesar.\n\n\u003cem\u003eRome Is Burning\u003c\/em\u003e tells how the fire destroyed much of the city and threw the population into panic. It describes how it also destroyed Nero's golden image and provoked a financial crisis and currency devaluation that made a permanent impact on the Roman economy. Most importantly, the book surveys, and includes many photographs of, recent archaeological evidence that shows visible traces of the fire's destruction. Finally, the book describes the fire's continuing afterlife in literature, opera, ballet, and film.\n\nA richly detailed and scrupulously factual narrative of an event that has always been shrouded in myth, \u003cem\u003eRome Is Burning\u003c\/em\u003e promises to become the standard account of the Great Fire of Rome for our time.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e'A thorough, high-quality work on Emperor Nero and the fire that destroyed Rome in 64 CE...Sure to be the most enduring treatment of this major historical event for some time.' - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849945567468,"sku":"9780691233949","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2326633482434.jpg?v=1759064748"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anthony-a-barrett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}