The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Maximilianus
Also known as Maximilian
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 68
There's a quiet defiance in his stance that speaks of convictions deeper than fear—a young man whose conscience weighs heavier than imperial command. His new dress marks him as one who has chosen his own path rather than the one laid before him.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult (21 years old)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 68
- Books
- 1
Maximilianus was an African youth of twenty-one who was brought before a magistrate by his father as a military recruit. When ordered to embrace the profession of a soldier, he declared that his conscience would not permit him to serve, choosing martyrdom over military service in an act that would mark him among the early Christian martyrs.
Description
A young African man with dark skin and a slender build, dressed in new civilian clothing that marks his refusal of military service. His features carry the determination of youth, with eyes that hold steady despite the gravity of his circumstances. The simplicity of his dress contrasts with the formal setting of Roman authority before which he stands.
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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