The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Shawer
Also known as Vizier Shawer
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 266
A statesman whose position carries the weight of a kingdom's survival, his presence marked by the careful calculation of one who must navigate dangerous alliances.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 266
- Books
- 1
Shawer served as Vizier of Egypt during a period of intense political turmoil, his rivalries with other court factions ultimately drawing Turkish military intervention into Egyptian affairs. His desperate appeals for protection from the Sultan of Damascus reflected the precarious nature of power in medieval Egypt. After the Turkish conquest, his life ended violently at the hands of Saladin's forces.
Description
An Egyptian vizier of middle years with olive-toned skin and dark hair beneath traditional court headwear. His bearing reflects the dignity and formality of high administrative office, dressed in the elaborate robes befitting his rank at the Egyptian court.
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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