The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Antoninus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 83
He carries himself with the careful dignity of one who has found refuge at a foreign court. His manner suggests both the weight of exile and the quiet satisfaction of being heard.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 83
- Books
- 1
Antoninus fled Roman oppression in Syria and found unexpected influence at the Persian court of Shapur II. His decent and respectful behavior earned him a place at the royal table, where his knowledge of Roman affairs proved valuable to his new patrons.
Description
Antoninus is a middle-aged man of Syrian origin with the bearing of a Roman subject who has adapted to Eastern court life. His appearance reflects both his origins and his new circumstances among Persian nobility.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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