The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Buzes
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 182
There's a shadow of former authority about this colleague of great commanders—the weight of lost rank and the quiet endurance of those who have known imperial disfavor.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 182
- Books
- 1
Buzes served as a trusted colleague to Belisarius, sharing his commander's concerns about rumors of Justinian's death. His concurrence in these sentiments led to his persecution by the empress, resulting in the loss of his rank, liberty, and health—a stark reminder of the dangers that lurked beneath the surface of Byzantine court politics.
Description
A Byzantine military officer whose weathered Mediterranean features reflect both his martial profession and recent hardships. Dark hair and eyes suggest eastern Mediterranean origins, while his bearing carries the shadow of former authority now diminished by persecution. His appearance speaks of a man who has known both military distinction and the harsh consequences of political miscalculation.
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)
Appearances
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