The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Scipio Africanus
Also known as Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, Scipio the Elder, P. Scipio
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 28
A figure of legendary military achievement, whose very name evokes the glory of Roman conquest. His features, said to be resembled by later Roman leaders, suggest the ideal of Roman martial virtue and commanding presence.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during his lifetime (3rd-2nd century BCE)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 28
- Books
- 1
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, known as Scipio the Elder, was Rome's most celebrated general who achieved fame through his victory over Carthage. His military achievements included transporting silver from vanquished Carthage, and his features became the standard by which later Roman leaders like the younger Gordian were measured. The younger Scipio witnessed the final destruction of Carthage, completing the work his ancestor had begun.
Description
A Roman general of commanding presence, with features that would later be compared to classical statuary. He wears military armor appropriate to his rank as triumphant commander, his strong bearing reflecting the dignity of Rome's greatest military leaders. His appearance embodies the ideal of Roman martial virtue.
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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