To what extent can we trust the depiction by the ancient sources of Nero and his intentions for the city of Rome?

Select ONE of the following topics for your paper. You should pay careful attention to the wording of the question and address it accordingly. You should also develop a thesis, one which will allow you to answer the question posed by the topic. Your essay needs to include both primary sources and secondary scholarship relevant to your topic. Proper citation methods are necessary; lack thereof will result in severe consequences. DO NOT use general online encyclopedic sites, such as Wikipedia or Britannica Online, as sources. Journals that are hosted online, through sites such as JSTOR, however, are acceptable. Essays should be typed, using double-spacing to allow room for comments.

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1. To what extent can we trust the depiction by the ancient sources of Nero and his intentions for the city of Rome?
2. Aside from the obvious religious aspects, explore the functions of Roman temples and the part they played in the civic experience.
3. Explore the role the Tiber River had on the development of Rome.
4. Even though, by the time of Augustus, the city of Rome was under the watchful protection of several military groups, can we speak of them as a type of primitive ‘police’ force? How do they compare to the ‘police’ of modern cities?
Length: Approximately 2000 words. Please include a word-count at the end of your paper. Papers that are significantly over or under the word-limit will be penalized.

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