Index Entry | Fiddler, Nero, while Rome was burning, satire on King's inactivity |
Location | London |
Citation | BC.770.056 10-14 May 1770:1531 (196) [Lord Mayor and City's remonstrances read to King in Parliament.] When his Majesty had done reading the speech, the Lord Mayor, &c. had the honour of kissing his Majesty's hand; after which as they were withdrawing--his Majesty instantly turned round to his courtiers, and burst out a laughing. Nero fiddled whilst Rome was burning. |
Generic Title | Boston Chronicle |
Date | 1770.05.14 |
Publisher | Mein and Fleeming |
City, State | Boston, MA |
Year | 1770 |
Bibliography | B0001781 |