El Cid

El Cid
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997-03
Genre: Heroes
ISBN: 9780192741691

This is the story of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, chief marshal of the royal army, who was exiled from his native Castile by the weak King Alfonso in 1089. Banished from his two little daughters and his lovely wife, he rode out of Castile at midnight, between the teeth of a wild and snarling mountain range, and journeyed into the South, where Moorish invaders had ruled for centuries.

The Tale of the Cid

The Tale of the Cid
Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486149560

This collection is filled with 19 great romances filled with enchanted castles, mighty heroes, and lovely ladies in distress, including several adventures of the brave old Don Quixote. 23 black-and-white illustrations.

Eerie Presents El Cid

Eerie Presents El Cid
Author: Budd Lewis
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 162115632X

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar—also known to historians as El Cid—was an eleventh century Spanish military commander who led both Christians and Moors into battle. In the pages of Eerie magazine, however, writer Budd Lewis and artist Gonzalo Mayo transform El Cid into a larger-than-life fantasy warrior, battling dragons, trolls, and sirens for his life—and demons for his soul! This deluxe hardcover collects every El Cid adventure that ran in Warren Publishing's Eerie magazine in the mid-1970s, featuring the elaborately detailed artwork of Mayo, plus Eerie's original historical background feature. * Cover painting by Sanjulian, frontispiece by Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein)!

The Story of the Cid for Young People (Classic Reprint)

The Story of the Cid for Young People (Classic Reprint)
Author: Calvin Dill Wilson
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2017-05-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780282112851

Excerpt from The Story of the Cid for Young People No hero has ever won a larger place in song and story than he who is called The Cid, and no history is more entertaining or fuller of incident. This story has never heretofore been put into simple language and form suitable for young readers, and we are sure that this edition will carry tale into many young minds and hearts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

El Cid, God's Own Champion

El Cid, God's Own Champion
Author: James Fitzhenry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Castile (Spain)
ISBN: 9780979630101

This book is an inspiring biography about an extraordinary Catholic knight chosen by God to save his nation from Islamic aggression. Known by the honorary title of El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz is an epic hero who is relevant to our time. Exiled by his king, insulted and maligned by those who should have supported him, he selflessly fought against seemingly insurmountable odds to save Christian Spain. Commanding the respect even of his enemies, upon his death a Muslim historian acclaimed him a "miracle among the great miracles of the Almighty." The Cid is an example of what can be achieved through devotion to duty, prayer, and trust in God.

The Story of the Cid for Young People

The Story of the Cid for Young People
Author: Calvin Dill Wilson
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2019-02-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780469022690

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El Cid

El Cid
Author: Rosamund Fowler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780192741967

El Cid is the best soldier in Castile. When he is unfairly banished from court, the Spanish hero sets off on a campaign against the Moorish invaders of Southern Spain to win back favour. After many battles and conquests, El Cid is forgiven. But he comes home to face one last terrible battle and, ultimately, his death.

El Cid and the Reconquista 1050–1492

El Cid and the Reconquista 1050–1492
Author: David Nicolle
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1988-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780850458404

The very name El Cid sums up much of the special character of medieval Spanish warfare. It comes from the Arabic al sayyid, master or chieftain, and seems to have been given to Rodrigo de Vivar by his Muslim foes. But was it given in recognition of El Cid's victories against Islam in the 'Reconquista' – or because this Castilian nobleman was as content to serve beside the Muslims as to fight them? The story of the Christian conquest of the Iberian peninsula which gave rise to the legend of El Cid, is here examined by David Nicolle, who outlines the history, tactics, arms and armour of the period.