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Set in eleventh-century Spain, the narrative follows Rodrigo Diaz, a dynamic figure marked by ambition and brutality. As a military leader and mercenary, he navigates complex loyalties, serving Christian kings while battling against Christian princes and engaging in violent conflicts with Muslims. His journey leads him to establish an independent principality, showcasing his relentless pursuit of power and autonomy amidst a turbulent historical backdrop.
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El Cid, Nora Berend
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- El Cid
- Subtitle
- The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nora Berend
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781399709637
- Series
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- Set in eleventh-century Spain, the narrative follows Rodrigo Diaz, a dynamic figure marked by ambition and brutality. As a military leader and mercenary, he navigates complex loyalties, serving Christian kings while battling against Christian princes and engaging in violent conflicts with Muslims. His journey leads him to establish an independent principality, showcasing his relentless pursuit of power and autonomy amidst a turbulent historical backdrop.