The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Cornelius Nepos
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
There's something quietly observant about him, like a man who has spent his life watching others and recording what he sees. His presence suggests both the patience of scholarship and the curiosity of someone who finds stories in unexpected places.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown (historical figure)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Cornelius Nepos was a Roman biographer whose works preserved the lives and characters of notable figures. His biography of Atticus provided valuable insights into the social and economic realities of his time, including details about slave prices and household management.
Description
Cornelius Nepos has the scholarly appearance of a Roman writer, with thoughtful eyes and the slight stoop of someone accustomed to long hours of writing. He wears the simple but respectable clothing of a Roman intellectual who values substance over display.
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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