Ancient Rome: Claudius and Nero
Tuesdays 5.30pm, 1 hr, meets 6 times, £66 (age 13-18)
Available spots
Course Description
*** Please note IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PAYMENT INFORMATION at the bottom of this page - please book directly via tutor *** Did Claudius’ fourth wife Agrippina really plan his murder, to put her son Nero on the throne? What happened to Claudius’ own son Britannicus? It seems there’s a lot of plotting and intrigue going on in the Roman Imperial court, and Nero is definitely the winner (until he isn’t). In this course we’ll be exploring the Roman sources on the end of Claudius’ reign and on Nero’s, including some contemporary insights as well as later Roman historians looking back on the period (with horror). Some of the themes we’ll be exploring include whether Nero was really insane; the role, and portrayal, of powerful women in the Imperial court; political stability and instability. We’ll also be looking at a wide range of sources and assessing their reliability, and possible biases, to work out as much of the real picture as we can. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the subject, and supports the A-Level Ancient History period study on Rome (the Julio-Claudian Emperors). *** IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION *** The cost for the course is £66. Instead of booking through the TMU website, please pay the course tutor directly: 1. Via BACS transfer - please email thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to receive an invoice 2. Or via PayPal to: jo.cogan@protonmail.com Please specify in your payment reference what it is for, eg. 'Tom B. Classics Book Club' If you are a new student, please also email me - thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to let me know that you have booked, and let me know the student's name and any relevant information such as SEND. TMU T&Cs apply.
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