The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Selim II
Also known as Selim the Sot
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 223
There's an air of imperial authority about him, the weight of an empire resting in his measured gaze and the deliberate pace of his decisions. His presence commands attention without effort, the kind of man accustomed to being obeyed across vast distances.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (age not specified)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 223
- Books
- 1
Selim II ascended to the Ottoman throne as sultan and quickly demonstrated his military ambitions by directing his forces to subdue Yemen in 1568, extending Ottoman control over strategic territories. Known to history as Selim the Sot, his reign marked a period of continued Ottoman expansion even as personal indulgences earned him his infamous nickname. His decision to campaign in Yemen represented the empire's reach extending across the Arabian Peninsula, consolidating power in regions that would prove crucial to Ottoman dominance in the region.
Description
Selim II presents the dignified bearing of an Ottoman sultan, with olive-toned skin and a full dark beard and mustache that frame his face. His eyes are heavy-lidded and penetrating, conveying the authority of one who rules vast territories. He wears the elaborate imperial robes befitting his station—silks and brocades in deep crimson and gold—and a white turban crowned with a jeweled aigrette that catches the light. His build is robust, and his posture reflects the confidence of imperial power, every gesture measured and deliberate.
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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