The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pope Martin V
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 305
Pope Martin V 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. 305
- Books
- 1
Pope Martin V's reign was marked by the persistence of Rome's medieval fortifications, with forty-four towers still standing across the city's thirteen or fourteen regions. His papacy unfolded during a period when the eternal city retained its character as a landscape of defensive architecture amid ancient ruins.
Description
Pope Martin V appears as a medieval pontiff in white papal robes and zucchetto, his presence marked by ecclesiastical authority. He stands amid Rome's characteristic medieval towers, embodying the era when spiritual leadership coexisted with the practical necessities of urban fortification and defense.
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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