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The Quest for El Cid
Richard Fletcher · 1989 · 240 pages
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Richard Fletcher investigates the historical life of El Cid Campeador, the legendary medieval Spanish warrior, separating fact from fiction. Through analysis of documents, contradictory sources and medieval context, Fletcher reconstructs who this mythic figure of Spain really was. The book offers both a rigorous biography and an essay on how legend and history intertwine, revealing the Cid as a complex figure quite different from the romantic hero of popular narratives.
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| Author | Richard Fletcher |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1989 |
| Pages | 240 |
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