Illustration
A chalk copy of a marble original statue depicting Hadrian (r. 117-138 CE) in military armour and laurel wreath of victory. He stands with his foot on a defeated enemy, probably a Parthian. (Capitoline Museums, Rome)
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2016, January 23). Hadrian in Military Armour. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4481/hadrian-in-military-armour/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Hadrian in Military Armour." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4481/hadrian-in-military-armour/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Hadrian in Military Armour." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Jan 2016. Web. 25 Sep 2022.
