The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Marcus Antistius Labeo
Also known as Labeo, Antistius Labeo
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 193
There's something measured and contemplative about this distinguished lawyer, his presence suggesting the rare combination of practical legal brilliance and literary accomplishment. His bearing reflects the balance between active engagement with the world and scholarly retreat.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during the Augustan age
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 193
- Books
- 1
Marcus Antistius Labeo emerged as one of the most eminent lawyers of the Augustan age, distinguished by his unique practice of dividing his year between the demands of the city and the contemplative peace of the country. This rhythm between business and composition proved remarkably productive, yielding four hundred books that established him as both a legal authority and a prolific writer whose works would influence Roman jurisprudence for generations.
Description
Marcus Antistius Labeo presents the scholarly appearance of an eminent Roman lawyer, wearing a toga with the distinguished features of one who has mastered both legal practice and literary composition. His bearing reflects the measured dignity of someone who has achieved the rare balance between active engagement with urban legal affairs and the contemplative scholarship of rural retirement.
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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