by Amin Maalouf · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788498152067
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«León el Africano» is the historical novel by Amin Maalouf, published by Alianza in paperback (400 pages, in Spanish).
The novel narrates the life of Hasan, born in Granada shortly before the Christian conquest, and his travels through the Mediterranean, Timbuktu and Constantinople. His experience between the Christian and Islamic worlds leads him to serve Pope Leo X, amid the struggle between two great empires.
Work originally published in French as «Léon l'Africain» in 1986; this Spanish edition is from 2005.
Novel suitable for the general public, especially those interested in medieval history and the encounter between cultures.
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976. His native language is Arabic, and he writes in French. His works have been translated into over 40 languages.
