The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Ahmed Ebn Arabshah
Also known as Arabshah, Ahmedis Arabsiad, Ibn Arabshah
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 284
There's something sharp and uncompromising in his gaze, the look of a man who has traveled far and recorded what he has seen without softening the edges. His presence suggests both learning and judgment.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 284
- Books
- 1
Ahmed Ebn Arabshah was a Syrian author who composed a history of Timur at Damascus, collecting materials during extensive journeys over Turkey and Tartary. His work stands as a malicious and often ignorant enemy account of the conqueror, written from the perspective of those who suffered under Timur's campaigns.
Description
A middle-aged Syrian Arab historian with olive skin and a dark beard, wearing scholarly robes suitable for travel. His intense, observant expression suggests a man accustomed to recording events with unflinching detail.
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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