El Cid Author:Robert Krepps Here is the towering story of one of history's noblest heroes, whose force of character dominated the warring factions of Medieval Spain. Here, too, is the intense story of his love for Chimene, the beautiful woman who had pledged her hand to the man who promised to murder him. Dedicated to peace, El Cid fought countless fierce and bloody batt... more »les to achieve it. Devoted to his king, he was called a traitor by the jealous men who thought his form of justice was treachery in disguise. Defender of Christianity, El Cid remains a glorious symbol of integrity, loyalty and courage.« less