Nora Berend

Author

Nora Berend is a Hungarian-British historian and fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. Her book El Cid examines the life and legend of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the medieval Spanish warrior whose story has become one of the most famous in European history and literature. Berend separates historical fact from myth, exploring how El... Cid's reputation was constructed and embellished over centuries. Her writing combines rigorous scholarship with engaging narrative. Available as an audiobook and in print, El Cid appeals to history enthusiasts and listeners interested in medieval Spain, the Reconquista, and how legendary figures are created from real historical lives. Read more Show less