The Story Of The Cid: For Young People (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165927241)

The Story Of The Cid: For Young People is a historical novel written by Calvin Dill Wilson and published in 1901. The book tells the story of Rodrigo D������az de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and military leader who lived during the 11th century. Known as El Cid, Rodrigo fought for both Christian and Muslim rulers during the Reconquista, the centuries-long period of conflict between Christians and Muslims in Spain. The book is written for young people and provides an accessible introduction to the life and times of El Cid. It is a fast-paced and exciting read, full of battles, political intrigue, and romance. The book is also notable for its historical accuracy, as Wilson drew on primary sources to create a vivid and detailed portrait of El Cid and his world. Overall, The Story Of The Cid: For Young People is an engaging and informative historical novel that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Calvin Dill Wilson
ISBN-10: 1165927241
ISBN-13: 9781165927241
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 338
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d