The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Zosimus
Also known as Zosimus the Historian, Count Zosimus, Ex-advocate of the Treasury
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 73
A Byzantine scholar whose pen cuts deep into the reputation of emperors, his writings revealing both historical insight and personal prejudice. His presence suggests the weight of recorded judgment.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (c. 490-510)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 73
- Books
- 1
Zosimus, Count and Ex-advocate of the Treasury, wrote extensively about the division of power among the Praetorian prefects and military reforms under Constantine. His historical accounts, privately circulated, were marked by partial and indecent bigotry against Christian princes, including even the father of his sovereign, his attacks on Constantine possibly influenced by passion and prejudice from his pagan perspective.
Description
A Byzantine historian of adult years, approximately 490-510 CE, with scholarly appearance and Mediterranean features. He carries writing materials, scrolls, and historical documents, wearing period Byzantine clothing appropriate to his former position as Ex-advocate of the Treasury, his expression suggesting the critical nature of his historical perspective.
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)
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