The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon: A Translation of the Medieval Catalan Llibre Dels Fets (Crusade Texts in Translation)

by Damian J . Smith (Author), HelenaBuffery (Author)

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  2010

  $44.47

  The Book of Deeds is the first known autobiography by a Christian king. Its author was James I of Aragon (1213-76), known as 'The Conqueror'. This title describes the turbulent years of his minority, the thrilling capture of Majorca, the methodical conquest of the kingdom of Valencia, and many of the important events of his reign.