The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Arthur
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 168
Arthur is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 168
- Books
- 1
Arthur ruled as hereditary prince of the Silures and elective king of the Britons during the darkest days of Saxon invasion. He led his people through twelve great battles, each victory buying precious time for British resistance. His legend grew to encompass not just military prowess but the ideal of British sovereignty, making him the symbol of resistance against foreign conquest.
Description
Arthur carries himself with the noble bearing of a British prince, his strong features and dark hair marking him as a leader of his people. His armor and cloak reflect both his royal status and his role as a warrior, while his build suggests the strength necessary for the battles he would fight. His presence radiates the quiet confidence of one destined for great deeds.
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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