The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Yezid ibn Muawiyah
Also known as Yezid, Yazid
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 238
Authority seems to emanate naturally from his presence, a prince whose bearing reflects both inherited power and the weight of expectation. There's something both regal and martial in the way he carries himself.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 238
- Books
- 1
Yezid ibn Muawiyah served as son and presumptive heir to Muawiyah, participating in the siege of Constantinople with his father's troops. His position as heir to the caliphate placed him at the center of both military campaigns and the complex politics of succession that would define the early Islamic empire.
Description
Yezid presents the commanding figure of an Arab prince of caliphal status, with strong features and the elaborate dress appropriate to his position as son of Muawiyah. His appearance reflects both military authority and royal lineage, marked by the distinctive attire and bearing of one positioned to inherit the leadership of a vast empire.
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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