The World of El Cid
Simon Barton
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The World of El Cid
by Simon Barton
Published
March 14, 2001
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780719052255
ISBN-10
0719052254
Description
"This book makes available, for the first time in English translation, four of the principal narrative sources for the history of the Spanish kingdom of Leon-Castile during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The four chronicles were all composed in an unprecedented surge of Spanish historical writing between c. 1110 and c. 1150. Three of them focus primarily upon the activities of the kings of Leon-Castile as leaders of the Reconquest of Spain from the forces of Islam, and especially upon Fernando (1037-65), his son Alfonso VI (1065-1109) and the latter's grandson Alfonso VII (1126-57). The fourth chronicle is a biography of the hero Rodrigo Diaz, better remembered as El Cid, and is the main source of information about his extraordinary career as a mercenary soldier who fought for Christian and Muslim alike. A general introduction to the volume sketches the historical background, and then each text is prefaced by its own introduction and accompanied by explanatory notes. The book will appeal to students of medieval history and to anyone with an interest in the drama of the Spanish Reconquest."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in The World of El Cid?
This edition of The World of El Cid has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The World of El Cid?
For most readers, The World of El Cid typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
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What is the word count of The World of El Cid?
The estimated word count for The World of El Cid is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The World of El Cid?
The World of El Cid was written by Simon Barton.
When was The World of El Cid published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 14, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.