The Cid Campeador: A Historical Romance (1895)

By Antonio de Trueba, D. Antonio De Trueba Y La Quintana, Henry Joseph Gill

Book Overview

The Cid Campeador: A Historical Romance is a novel written by D. Antonio De Trueba Y La Quintana in 1895. The story is set in medieval Spain and follows the life and adventures of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid Campeador. The novel is a mixture of historical facts and fictionalized elements, weaving together the legend of El Cid with the political and social context of 11th-century Spain.The book begins with the young Rodrigo being sent to the court of King Ferdinand I of Castile, where he quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted warrior and advisor. He marries Jimena, the daughter of a nobleman, and together they have two children. However, Rodrigo's loyalty to the king is tested when he is falsely accused of stealing from the treasury and is banished from the court.The rest of the novel follows Rodrigo's adventures as he becomes a mercenary, fighting for various lords and kings throughout Spain. He becomes a hero to the people, and his reputation as a skilled warrior and leader grows. Eventually, he is able to clear his name and is invited back to the court of King Alfonso VI, where he is given command of the army.The Cid Campeador: A Historical Romance is a thrilling tale of adventure, love, and loyalty set in a fascinating historical period. The novel is a classic of Spanish literature and has been adapted into numerous plays, films, and other works of art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163984884
• ISBN13: 9781163984888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"