The Palacio de la Merced, headquarters of the Provincial Council of Córdoba, hosted the presentation of the book today The Fifth Caliph. Manuel Benitez El Córdobéswith the presence as guest of honor of this bullfighting figure and the author of the publication, Alfredo Asensiin addition to numerous authorities.
The president of the provincial institution, Salvador Fuenteshighlighted during his speech the importance of this book “which delves into one of our most illustrious countrymen, one of the most loved and recognized bullfighters, with a career full of successes and triumphs in Spain and in bullrings around the world.” .
Presentation of Alfredo Asensi’s book on ‘El Cordobés’Provincial Council of Córdoba
«El Cordobés has proudly carried the name of Córdoba, claiming its origin and love for our province. But this figure transcends bullfighting and is also art in television, film or music,” Fuentes stressed.
The highest representative of the Provincial Corporation has also had words of gratitude and admiration for the author of this publication, Alfredo Asensi, who highlighted “his professionalism, as well as the depth, depth and mastery with which he has approached this new work that we can now enjoy.”
Finally, Fuentes stressed that “from the Provincial Council we will follow all the initiatives that aim to enhance the figure of El Cordobés, adding to the well-deserved public recognition.”
