The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pericles
Also known as the Athenian statesman
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 16
His presence suggests the measured wisdom of one who shapes cities through intellect rather than force. There's something timeless about the way he carries the weight of governance.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown (historical figure)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 16
- Books
- 1
Pericles was the Athenian statesman whose rule by wisdom and integrity became legendary, comparable to the governance of Arabian princes. He designed the Odeum for musical performances, leaving architectural as well as political legacies that shaped classical Athens during its golden age.
Description
An Athenian statesman in classical Greek attire, wearing himation draped over chiton. Distinguished features with wise expression, middle-aged with carefully groomed beard, carrying statesmanlike dignity and intellectual bearing.
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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