The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Fatimites
Also known as Fatimids, Descendants of Ali
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 239
There is a restless energy about them, as though they are perpetually caught between bold action and careful retreat. Their eyes hold the weight of ancient claims and the uncertainty of uncertain fortunes.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 239
- Books
- 1
The Fatimites, also known as the Fatimids and descendants of Ali, were rivals to the Abbasids who established their own caliphate. They were described as either rash or pusillanimous in their actions, in contrast to the more courageous and discreet descendants of Abbas who nurtured their rising fortunes with greater wisdom.
Description
Middle-aged men of Middle Eastern descent with olive to tan skin tones and dark hair and beards. They wear the distinctive robes and turbans of early Islamic nobility, their expressions varying between rash determination and cautious calculation. Their bearing reflects the tension between ancient claims and uncertain fortunes.
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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