The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Colonna
Also known as Colonna family, Senator Colonna
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 303
There is an air of ancient authority about him, like the stones of his fortress—unyielding, weathered by centuries of Roman power. His presence commands respect without a word spoken.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 303
- Books
- 1
The Colonna family stands as one of Rome's most powerful noble houses, their name synonymous with resistance to papal authority and civic reform. Maintaining hostile fortresses throughout the Roman countryside, they represent the old baronial order that dominated medieval Rome. Their conflicts with emerging popular movements would define the turbulent politics of fourteenth-century Rome.
Description
The Colonna embody the noble Roman baron class, maintaining hostile fortresses as symbols of their power. They wear the rich dark robes and gold embroidery befitting their senatorial status, their olive skin and commanding presence reflecting generations of Roman aristocracy. Their fortresses of weathered stone stand as monuments to their enduring influence.
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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