The City of God · Character
Nero Caesar
Infamous Roman emperor, persecutor of Christians, used as an example of tyranny.
minor
Also known as Nero
First appearance: part i book i
Nero Caesar shows up with force in Chapter XIX: True Glory vs. the Desire for Domination. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as the epitome of one who despised glory but was greedy for domination, exhibiting extreme luxury and cruelty.
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In Chapter XIX: True Glory vs. the Desire for Domination: Cited as the epitome of one who despised glory but was greedy for domination, exhibiting extreme luxury and cruelty. Later, in XXI: Cited as an example of a…
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- Other
Character groups
- Roman Statesmen and Emperors
- Patriarchs and Pagan Figures
- Roman Founders and Tyrants
- Diverse Historical and Biblical Figures
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Nero Caesar in part i book i