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NERO AND THE PROVINCES!

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* Nero, the great great grandson of Augustus, became emperor of capital of Italy in 54CE, when his adopted father and great uncle Claudius died, possibly from take in some poisoned
* His mother, Agrippina, a very talented and ambitious woman, had organised this by
1. Getting her uncle Claudius to marry her.
2. Putting talented favourites into positions of military force. E.g. Seneca in the senate and Burrus in the charge of the Praetorian Guard.
3. Having Claudius adopt Nero over Claudius experience son, Brittanicus.

Nero was the emperor, but the authentic power behind the throne was Agrippina

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* As Nero was only 16 when he became emperor, all power rested with his mother and her favourites, Seneca and Burrus.
* Although Nero had some tutoring in government and philosophy from Seneca, his real passions lay in theatre, notification and chariot racing.
* Nero also became a Hellenophile.




* He was allowed to play at these while, Agrippina ruled
* However, Seneca and Burrus turned Nero against his mother and in 59CE, he murdered her
* direct Seneca and Burrus ruled, however, they had helped create an emperor who realized his power but quiesce just liked playing his Lyre and racing his chariots, rather than feeling properly
* By 60CE, Nero, 22 years old, liked the power but not the responsibility

NERO AND THE PROVINCES

* Subsequently, Nero showed little interest in the subscriber line of government
* This included the provinces, which really need the interest of the emperor to hold up an eye on provincial corruption, keep the economies afloat, maintain successfulness and guarantee a steady flow of taxation.
* The fact that we mountt have much information about Neros policies there, shows how disinterested he actually was.
* Apart from appointing governors, Nero showed no real interest except in Greece, which he eventually visited in 67CE
* A system had been set up by his...If you motivation to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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