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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100451473388
ISBN-139780451473387
eBay Product ID (ePID)227707135
Product Key Features
Book TitleConfessions of Young Nero
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterary, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorMargaret George
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight26.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-024945
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPRAISE FOR THE CONFESSIONS OF YOUNG NERO "George's reconstruction of the man, in terms both of his public life and private character, is more than a revisiting of fact: It's a subtle exploration of identity and the insidious effects of power...'Confessions' is all about identity: How is it made, lost, reinvented'...Margaret George occupies that blurry space between history and fiction. And between Tacitus and Margaret George, I rather think it's George's account that is not only most sympathetic but most truthful."--Diana Gabaldon, Washington Post "Margaret George has performed about the most audacious act imaginable for a historical novelist--an epic work of fiction not merely sympathetic to Nero, but told largely in his own voice. I applaud. And so, I imagine, does that connoisseur of the arts Nero, watching from Elysium."--Steven Saylor, author of Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome "[George] brilliantly recreates past eras and bygone civilizations."--Sharon Kay Penman, author of A King's Ransom "A wonderful novel, from the riveting first scene to the breathtaking finale." --Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Traitors and Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "Wow! Margaret George--the reigning queen of historical fiction--is back with this epic saga that vividly re-imagines the life of young Nero in all its operatic, dramatic glory."--Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of Lily of the Nile "Margaret George has an incredible talent in that she can stand in the shoes of her protagonist and speak in his or her voice."--Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of The Cavendon Luck and A Woman Of Substance, PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARGARET GEORGE "An evocative portrait."-- The New York Times "If only history lessons had been like this."-- Cosmopolitan "Delicious."-- People "A scintillating historical novel."-- The Chicago Tribune "Engaging and intelligent fiction."-- Kirkus Reviews "Readers looking to be transported to another place and time will find their magic carpet here."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Extensively researched with the highest integrity, and deeply engaging, it sets a new benchmark for the genre."-- New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir "An impressive feat of research and imagination."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon, PRAISE FOR THE CONFESSIONS OF YOUNG NERO "[George] brilliantly recreates past eras and bygone civilizations."--Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author of A King's Ransom "A wonderful novel, from the riveting first scene to the breathtaking finale."--Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Traitors and Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "Wow! Margaret George--the reigning queen of historical fiction--is back with this epic saga that vividly re-imagines the life of young Nero in all its operatic, dramatic glory."--Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of Lily of the Nile "Absolutely spellbinding!"--Michelle Moran "In The Confessions of Young Nero, Margaret George has brought everyone's favorite ancient villain vividly to life, in a refreshing panoply of sights, smells, the rich flavors of the far-flung Roman Empire, as seen through the viewpoint of a young boy whose destiny was to become the most powerful figure in the world. A powerful insider's view of a story we thought we knew."--Katherine Neville, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author "Margaret George has an incredible talent in that she can stand in the shoes of her protagonist and speak in his or her voice."--Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of The Cavendon Luck and A Woman Of Substance, PRAISE FOR THE CONFESSIONS OF YOUNG NERO "George's reconstruction of the man, in terms both of his public life and private character, is more than a revisiting of fact: It's a subtle exploration of identity and the insidious effects of power...'Confessions' is all about identity: How is it made, lost, reinvented'...Margaret George occupies that blurry space between history and fiction. And between Tacitus and Margaret George, I rather think it's George's account that is not only most sympathetic but most truthful."--Diana Gabaldon, Washington Post "Margaret George has performed about the most audacious act imaginable for a historical novelist--an epic work of fiction not merely sympathetic to Nero, but told largely in his own voice. I applaud. And so, I imagine, does that connoisseur of the arts Nero, watching from Elysium."--Steven Saylor, author of Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome "[George] brilliantly recreates past eras and bygone civilizations."--Sharon Kay Penman, author of A King's Ransom "A wonderful novel, from the riveting first scene to the breathtaking finale." --Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Traitors and Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "Wow! Margaret George--the reigning queen of historical fiction--is back with this epic saga that vividly re-imagines the life of young Nero in all its operatic, dramatic glory."--Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of Lily of the Nile "Margaret George has an incredible talent in that she can stand in the shoes of her protagonist and speak in his or her voice."--Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of The Cavendon Luck and A Woman Of Substance
Dewey Decimal813.54
SynopsisThe 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.
LC Classification NumberPS3557.E49C66 2017
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- Feb 19, 2022
She makes you smarter in an interesting way
I have just started the book, but I am a great fan of Margaret George. I have read all her car books except the historical novels on NeroVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 30, 2018
Enjoyable story
Not really my purchase but spouse is enjoying the read - smart and intelligent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
