The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hadrian
Also known as Hadrianus, Emperor Hadrian
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
Hadrian is a major character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown (historical figure)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Hadrian proved himself a ruler of extraordinary range, equally at home with the grandest imperial policies and the minutest details of civil administration. His ruling passions—curiosity and vanity—shaped a reign that swung between excellence and excess. He was by turns an excellent prince, a ridiculous sophist, and a jealous tyrant, leaving behind a legacy as complex as his own nature.
Description
A man whose vast and active genius is reflected in his commanding presence and intellectual bearing. His features suggest someone equally comfortable with grand visions and minute details, his imperial bearing tempered by an almost restless curiosity.
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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