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Trow reveals the facts of the Cid's life and places his life in the context of the times, looks at how he became the hero of the Reconquista in his own time and in later centuries, examines the way Spain's politicians and ruling elite have used the icon of the Cid, and discusses why he has fascinated many writers.Trow, M. J. is the author of 'El Cid The Making of a Legend', published 2007 under ISBN 9780750939096 and ISBN 0750939095.
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