The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Appian
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 62
Appian is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 62
- Books
- 1
Appian was a Greek historian whose writings captured the tumultuous period following Caesar's assassination. His work in the Civil Wars documented the darkness and uncertainty that gripped Rome in the wake of that pivotal murder, preserving for posterity the chaos and transformation of the late Republic. His historical accounts provide crucial insight into one of Rome's most dramatic transitions.
Description
A Greek historian with the measured bearing of a careful observer and writer. His features suggest both intellectual depth and the patience required for historical research. He wears the simple but respectable clothing appropriate to a literary man of his era, with the quiet presence of someone accustomed to watching and recording the great events of his time.
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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