Dear Claudius, do you remember me? I am Plinius, and I am wanting to request you as a friend. I hope you haven't forgotten me, for I was there when you organized a very special spectacle of a naval battle.
Friend request: I am Suetonius. I am an author and historian. I'd like to be your friend because I you were one of the subjects in my book, The Twelve Caesars.
Friend Request: Hello, Father. I would like for you to accept this friend request because I am your adopted son by Agrippina the Younger, your murderer.
Father, I did not realize that my mother was planning to murder you so she could become Emperor (because I was not of age). If I had known this, I would have helped you, or you were a good father. Also, I would like to let you know, if you haven't figured out, I killed Brittanicus. I feared my mother would try to overthrow me using Brittanicus.
My Sincerest Apologies,
Nero
No Author. "Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus." Roman Empire, http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/nero-index.html, 3 May 2011.
This gives particular detail in his acts as emperor and the mid point of his life, Secondary/Primary Source.
Father, I must ask. Did you know when you adopted me that I would, by Roman Law, take presidence over your son? This I must know because if you didn't, that means I may have killed the son you wanted to be Emperor.
Rogers, Nigel. The History and Conquests of Ancient Rome. London: Hermes House, 2005.
This gives a brief overview of his whole life, mainly his actions as emperor
Friend Request: My dearest husband, please except my friend request, I know there are accusations going around Rome about my Adultery but really, who do you believe! If I were you I would pick your loving wife who gave you two children!
Salve! My name is Julia. I am your mother-in-law and I would really like to get to know you better! Please treat my daughter well and with the respect she deserves as your wife. I wish the two of you a long and prosperous life together!
Thompson, James. Julia, Daughter of Augustus. Women in the Ancient World, http://www.womenintheancientworld.com/juliadaughterofaugustus.htm, 3 May 2011.
If I were you, dear Claudius, I would choose your loving niece. It might be illegal, but the Senate may be able to change this rule because we are meant for each other. Please, accept my friend request, dear Claudius!
Howe, Helen and Robert T., Ancient and Medieval Worlds, White Plains, NY: Longman Publishing, 1992.
Claudius, I have heard you went to the games when I was away! I have not heard the results of these games or what was going on that day! Did they do Chariot races because you know those are my favorite! Did the blue team win, because you know I favor them! Well, I hope you can tell me these results! ~ Valeria
Valeria, it was a beautiful day and the results were as always the blue team winning! There were many chariot races and you would have loved it! The Gladiator battles were kind of graphic, but other than that everything was magnificent! Well next time we shall go to the Colloseum together! And Constantine I'm glad I will be getting to know you better!
Dear Claudius, do you remember me? I am Plinius, and I am wanting to request you as a friend. I hope you haven't forgotten me, for I was there when you organized a very special spectacle of a naval battle.
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Friend request: I am Suetonius. I am an author and historian. I'd like to be your friend because I you were one of the subjects in my book, The Twelve Caesars.
ReplyDeleteFriend Request: Hello, Father. I would like for you to accept this friend request because I am your adopted son by Agrippina the Younger, your murderer.
ReplyDeleteFather, I did not realize that my mother was planning to murder you so she could become Emperor (because I was not of age). If I had known this, I would have helped you, or you were a good father. Also, I would like to let you know, if you haven't figured out, I killed Brittanicus. I feared my mother would try to overthrow me using Brittanicus.
ReplyDeleteMy Sincerest Apologies,
Nero
No Author. "Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus." Roman Empire,
http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/nero-index.html, 3 May 2011.
This gives particular detail in his acts as emperor and the mid point of his life, Secondary/Primary Source.
My dear Claudius! Please, consider my friend request. I am being sincere.
ReplyDeleteFather, I must ask. Did you know when you adopted me that I would, by Roman Law, take presidence over your son? This I must know because if you didn't, that means I may have killed the son you wanted to be Emperor.
ReplyDeleteRogers, Nigel. The History and Conquests of Ancient Rome. London: Hermes House, 2005.
This gives a brief overview of his whole life, mainly his actions as emperor
Friend Request: My dearest husband, please except my friend request, I know there are accusations going around Rome about my Adultery but really, who do you believe! If I were you I would pick your loving wife who gave you two children!
ReplyDeleteSalve! My name is Julia. I am your mother-in-law and I would really like to get to know you better! Please treat my daughter well and with the respect she deserves as your wife. I wish the two of you a long and prosperous life together!
ReplyDeleteThompson, James. Julia, Daughter of Augustus. Women in the Ancient World, http://www.womenintheancientworld.com/juliadaughterofaugustus.htm, 3 May 2011.
If I were you, dear Claudius, I would choose your loving niece. It might be illegal, but the Senate may be able to change this rule because we are meant for each other. Please, accept my friend request, dear Claudius!
ReplyDeleteHowe, Helen and Robert T., Ancient and Medieval Worlds, White Plains, NY: Longman Publishing, 1992.
Please Claudius, accept my friend request for I want to get to know my step-father better.
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ReplyDeleteClaudius,
ReplyDeleteI have heard you went to the games when I was away! I have not heard the results of these games or what was going on that day! Did they do Chariot races because you know those are my favorite! Did the blue team win, because you know I favor them! Well, I hope you can tell me these results!
~ Valeria
http://abacus.bates.edu/~mimber/blood/gladiator.sources.htm
I am Constantine, you are my uncle on my mothers side.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/people/constantine.htm
Valeria, it was a beautiful day and the results were as always the blue team winning! There were many chariot races and you would have loved it! The Gladiator battles were kind of graphic, but other than that everything was magnificent! Well next time we shall go to the Colloseum together!
ReplyDeleteAnd Constantine I'm glad I will be getting to know you better!