Project Gutenberg 2010-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 1160 Dill, Samuel 1844 1924 Dill, Sir Samuel Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius "Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius" by Samuel Dill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the social conditions and moral transformations within Roman society during a pivotal period that spans from the notorious rule of Emperor Nero to the more enlightened leadership of Marcus Aurelius. It particularly focuses on the interplay between luxury, moral degradation, and the philosophical aspirations of the time, highlighting the contrast between tyranny and philosophical rule. The opening of this work presents a rich context for understanding the moral and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during a time of great upheaval and eventual regeneration. Dill introduces the transitions between the barbarous reigns of emperors like Nero and the more benevolent governance of later leaders, as well as the societal influences of prominent figures such as Seneca. The text sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the contrasts between the luxurious lifestyle of the elite and the underlying moral struggles of the populace, emphasizing how these elements interact with the emerging philosophies of the era. Dill's exploration hints at the complexities of human nature faced with power and the quest for a higher moral calling amidst a landscape marked by excess and tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Rome -- Religion Rome -- Social life and customs DG Text Category: History - Ancient 3395452 2025-08-14T05:00:30.669152 text/html 3374120 2010-10-23T18:16:04 text/html 916682 2025-08-14T05:01:24.019868 application/epub+zip 966259 2025-08-14T05:00:41.157067 application/epub+zip 5546609 2010-10-23T18:22:36 application/pdf 945069 2025-08-14T05:00:36.156100 application/epub+zip 1906979 2025-08-14T05:01:54.870738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1590924 2025-08-14T05:01:20.155886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192865 2022-09-15T13:43:33.695218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1748662 2025-08-14T05:00:23.127122 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1750454 2020-06-16T18:32:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2262763 2010-10-23T18:22:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2262855 2010-10-23T18:22:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25492 2025-08-14T05:01:55.122678 application/rdf+xml 1965027 2010-10-23T18:22:39 application/prs.tei 18811 2025-08-14T05:00:37.245064 image/jpeg 4051 2025-08-14T05:00:36.704053 image/jpeg 657348 2020-06-16T18:32:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 674968 2010-10-23T18:22:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 820187 2010-10-23T18:16:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 1574129 2010-10-23T18:22:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 697021 2010-10-23T18:22:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 674672 2010-10-23T18:22:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 881339 2025-08-14T05:00:30.847093 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia