Description: Concord Publications - El Cid Part Number:CON6009 Manufacturer:Concord Publications Scale:NA Skill Level:NA Weight:8.8 Ounces Made In:Hong Kong Author : Justo Jimeno Title : El Cid Description Author : Justo Jimeno Pages: 48 Format: Softcover Reference Book. Printed in Hong Kong - 48 Pages - 20 Color Plates - 2 Black & White Plates Rodrigo Diaz, the Cid, the great Spanish warrior, was born in 1046. Rodrigo grew up together with Sancho II who later became King Sancho of Castile. Throughout his early career, Rodrigo served under King Sancho with distinction. The Cid helped the king to defeat Alfonso and Garcia, Sancho's brothers, and took over their kingdoms, Leon and Galicia/ Later, the Cid laid a siege to Zamora, the city of Urraca, sister of Sancho. It was during the siege that Sancho was assassinated. Alfonso succeeded Sancho as king and the Cid continued his service under King Alfonso. The Cid helped Alfonso in wars against the Moors and won the respect of the Spanish people. However, Alfonso was envy of the Cid's successes and put him in exile. Many armed men joined the Cid during his exile, and this army fought many battles against the Muslims. In 1099, the Cid died of battle wounds and his death was a big blow to the Christian medieval Spain. Justo Jimeno is a scholar and an artist. This book tracks El Cid from his youth to his death, supported by well written history and illustrations. Jimeno is a very gifted artist, and his unique style of illustration is well represented in this book. Additional Images
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Book Title: El Cid
Book Series: Fighting Men
Author: Justo Jimeno
Publisher: Concord Publications
