The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Abdalrahman III
Also known as Third and greatest of the Abdalrahmans
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 239
He radiates authority tempered by refinement, a ruler whose ambitions extend beyond conquest to the creation of beauty. His presence suggests both the grandeur of empire and the vision of a patron.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 239
- Books
- 1
Abdalrahman III rose as the greatest of the Spanish Umayyads, transforming his realm through both military strength and cultural ambition. He constructed the magnificent city, palace, and gardens of Zehra, leaving a legacy of architectural splendor and political power. His reign marked the zenith of Umayyad influence in al-Andalus.
Description
Abdalrahman III is a middle-aged man with olive skin, a neatly trimmed dark beard, and piercing dark eyes. He has a commanding presence and a robust build. He wears luxurious robes embroidered with gold thread, a jeweled turban, and carries the air of a man accustomed to both power and patronage of the arts.
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)
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