The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Abdallah ibn Sa'd
Also known as Abd Allah ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Sarh, Uncle of Saffah, Abbasid general
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 236
There's a boldness to his presence that commands attention without demanding it. His movements carry the fluid confidence of someone who has mastered both horse and battlefield, and his eyes hold the calculating intelligence of a born commander.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 236
- Books
- 1
Abdallah ibn Sa'd served as foster-brother to Caliph Othman and rose to become one of the boldest and most dexterous horsemen of Arabia. As an Abbasid general, he commanded the black squadrons with enthusiasm and skill, leading Arab forces in the conquest of Africa and proving himself a formidable military leader.
Description
A middle-aged man of Middle Eastern descent with olive skin and the lean, powerful build of a master horseman. His dark hair and sharp features are complemented by intelligent eyes that miss nothing. He wears Abbasid military attire with distinctive black elements, carrying himself with the fluid confidence of someone renowned throughout Arabia for his equestrian skill and battlefield prowess.
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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