The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
David Hume
Also known as Hume
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 34
David Hume is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (18th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 34
- Books
- 1
David Hume established himself as one of the most influential thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, his political essays providing crucial insights into questions of governance and taxation. His observations on the importance of taxation, though sometimes expressed with perplexity, demonstrated his ability to apply philosophical reasoning to practical matters of state. His comparative analysis of historical order and settlement revealed the breadth of his intellectual curiosity.
Description
Hume presents the robust figure of an 18th-century Scottish gentleman scholar, with a sturdy build and the ruddy complexion of his northern origins. His features are distinguished by a prominent nose and intelligent gray eyes, while his formal dark coat and waistcoat reflect both his scholarly profession and his status as a gentleman of the Enlightenment era.
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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