Publication details
Princeps a jeho péče o "incolumitas rei publicae"
| Title in English | The Princeps and His Care for the "Incolumitas Rei Publicae" |
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| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Auriga. Zprávy Jednoty klasických filologů |
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| Citation | |
| Field | History |
| Keywords | Roman Principate; Pisonian conspiracy; vindex libertatis; maiestas |
| Description | The article focuses on juristic issues of the suppression of the Pisonian conspiracy against the Emperor Nero in A.D. 65. In the first part the legality of the investigation conducted by the Emperor's court is examined, while in the other part the article deals with Nero's propaganda after the condemnation of main conspirators in a broader context of the Principate. Nero did not present himself as a clement ruler in this case, he nevertheless strove to keep at least the impression of legality - he conducted trials where delators pressed charges, he permitted defence to most of the defendants, applied discretion in sentencing according to guilt etc. In constructing his image afterwards, Nero was very much concerned with presenting his conduct as rightful, as evidenced especially by his coinage. |