Chapter 1 Assassination; Chapter 2 Conspiracy; Chapter 3 Nerva; Chapter 4 Reactions; Chapter 5 The Emperor’s Work; Chapter 6 The Succession Problem; Chapter 7 The Aristocratic Networks; Chapter 8 Choice; Chapter 9 Heir; Chapter 10 New Emperor; conclusion Conclusion;
John D. Grainger is a freelance historian and former teacher. He is the author of several books on ancient history including Seleukos Nikator, The League of Aitolians and The Roman War of Antiochus the Great.
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