La tierra de Álvar Fáñez

Synopsis of La tierra de Álvar Fáñez

Immerse yourself in the 11th century, on the border of the Kingdom of Castile, an era of heroes and conflicts. Fan Fáñez, nephew and protégé of Álvar Fáñez, stars in this historical novel that will transport you to the Spain of the 11th and early 12th centuries. Accompany Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid Campeador, in his exploits and battles against Muslims and Christians, while King Alfonso VI moves the threads of the kingdom. Discover how the young Fan is rescued from a monastery and trained in the art of war by his uncle Álvar, defending the border of the Tagus and Henares. An epic, magnificently documented narration that recovers the figure of Álvar Fáñez, the Minaya, the brother of the Campeador, and reveals the true events that took place under the reign of Alfonso VI and his daughter, Queen Urraca.