Hutchinson, Sydney, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition (ex-library)/Very Good. First Impression. Size: 8vo Octavo (standard book size). 220 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, except for marks from adhesive tape on flaps front and rear. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Text marked with Library stamps, but very discreetly, spine unmarked, in all other respects in very good condition throughout. This book is available and ready to be shipped from our local warehouse. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight.. When El Cid died in Valencia in July 1099, he was the most famous person in Spain. This study, set against the background of Spanish political and social life, traces the life story of the fanatical Catholic nationalist who was dedicated to the re-conquest of Spain from the Moors. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; Spain; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 009173889x. ISBN/EAN: 9780091738891. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 6204. . 9780091738891

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Seller: Great Southern Books (AU)
Seller's Inventory #: 6204
Title: The Quest for El Cid
Author: Fletcher, Richard A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition (ex-library)
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 009173889X
ISBN 13: 9780091738891
Publisher: Hutchinson
Place of Publication: Sydney
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: BZDB137 El Cid, approximately 1043-1099, Heroes -- Spain -- Biography, Spain -- History -- 711-1516, Spain Cid Biographies History; Spain; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 009173889x EAN: 9780091738891 Fletcher, Richard A. The Quest for El Cid

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