The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Also known as Crassus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 25
Wealth and military authority combine in his presence, the kind of man whose name carries weight across the Roman world. His bearing suggests both the refinement of Rome's elite and the hard edge of command.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (historical)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 25
- Books
- 1
Marcus Licinius Crassus was one of Rome's wealthiest citizens and a prominent general of the late Republic. His military career ended in catastrophic defeat at Carrhae, where he met his death. This disaster became a historical parallel for later Roman military failures, particularly when compared to Galerius's defeat in the same region.
Description
A Roman nobleman of the late Republic era, dressed in the toga of his station. His appearance reflects both his immense wealth and his role as a military commander, with the dignified bearing appropriate to Rome's ruling class.
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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