El Cid and the Reconquista 1050-1492: Warfare in Medieval Spain 1050-1492: 200 (Men-at-Arms) - Softcover

Nicolle, Dr David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850458404 ISBN 13: 9780850458404

Verlag: Osprey Publishing, 1988

Inhaltsangabe

EL CID AND THE RECONQUISTA 1050-1492 de NICOLLE, David 1989 Osprey - Men at Arms Series, nº 200

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Reseña del editor

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.

Biografía del autor

David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495. Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Osprey Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0850458404
• ISBN 13: 9780850458404
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48
• Zeichner: McBride Angus