The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Artaban (Artabanus V)
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
His presence carries the weight of ancient royal lineage, the last representative of a proud empire. There is something both regal and fierce in his bearing, suggesting a man who has known both the glory and the burden of kingship.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
Artaban, also known as Artabanus V, was the final king of the Parthian Empire. His defeat and death in battle against Artaxerxes marked the end of Parthian rule and the rise of the Sassanid dynasty in Persia.
Description
A Parthian monarch wearing the royal attire and crown of his ancient dynasty. His features and bearing reflect both the martial traditions of his people and the dignity of royal authority.
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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