Who is Nero from The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens & Rome and what is their importance?

Nero was one of Rome's most unpopular emperors. He is descirbed as stubborn and selfish, and he insists on building his estate in the middle of Rome. Many believe that Nero ordered the fire that burned for six days, as after it was finally put out, he grabbed the land for his estate. After the mutinous guard named him a public enemy, he took his own life.