El Cid and the Reconquista 1050-1492 (Men-At-Arms, No 200) de David Nicolle, Angus McBride (Illustrator) - 1988-07-28

Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

London: Osprey, 1988. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. McBride, Angus. First edition. Minor general wear. 1988 Soft Cover. 47 pp. 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.

London, UK: Osprey Military, 1989. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. McBride, Angus. 48pp. Laminated pictorial light card covers. Spine lightly sun faded. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. 8vo. Illustrated with black and white photographs and colour illustrations. We have many titles from this series in stock and can offer generous discounts to those wanting to purchase more than one at a time. Please inquire!

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 1989. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 48 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.25 inches.

Osprey Publishing, 1988-07-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!