by Alonso de Contreras · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788491053361
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«Vida de este capitán» is the autobiography of Captain Alonso de Contreras, published by Penguin Clásicos in paperback (272 pages).
Captain Alonso de Contreras, a Spanish soldier of the 17th century, recalls in the first person his life, from his upbringing to his service in the army: battles, duels and travels through Europe and the Mediterranean. These memoirs, originally published in 1630, are a classic testimony of imperial Spain and the customs of its soldiers.
This edition includes an introduction by Ismael López Martín. The work was originally published in 1630 under the title «Vida, nacimiento, padres y crianza del capitán Alonso de Contreras».
A title for those interested in the history of Spain, biographies of 17th-century soldiers, and classic literature in Spanish.
