The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Vandals

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 78

Fugitive warriors of a barbarian tribe, yielding to the pressure of Gothic power and seeking refuge among the Sarmatians. Their presence represents the complex movements and pressures of tribal migrations.

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 78
Books
1

The Vandals were a barbarian tribe whose fugitive members yielded to the pressure of Gothic power and were received into the Sarmatian bosom. A king was chosen from the illustrious race of the Astingi to lead them in their displaced state.

Description

Group of Vandal tribesmen, adult males wearing barbarian warrior attire with furs and leather, distinctive Germanic tribal appearance, rugged features, tribal leadership elements.

Story so far

  1. 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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