The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Cassian
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 83
Cassian is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged to elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 83
- Books
- 1
Cassian served as Duke of Mesopotamia, a Roman military commander whose hardy veteran status marked him as a survivor of the empire's eastern frontier. His role in opening secret negotiations with Tamsapor demonstrated the complex diplomacy required of Roman commanders dealing with Persian border conflicts. His career exemplified the military professionalism that maintained Rome's eastern defenses.
Description
A hardy veteran Roman soldier of middle age to elderly years, with weathered features and the sturdy build of a career military man. His sun-darkened skin and practical Roman military attire show the marks of decades of frontier service. Short-cropped hair frames a face that has witnessed the harsh realities of command on Rome's eastern borders.
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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