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The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation

The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation

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The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation

by Mark Kurlansky

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Penguin Group (USA), 2001-01-31. paperback. Good. 5x0x7. Some wear, but still a good reading copy. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.

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From Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod, Salt, and Birdseye —the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people Straddling a small corner of Spain and France in a land that is marked on no maps except their own, the Basques are a puzzling contradiction—they are Europe's oldest nation without ever having been a country. No one has ever been able to determine their origins, and even the Basques' language, Euskera—the most ancient in Europe—is related to none other on earth. For centuries, their influence has been felt in nearly every realm, from religion to sports to commerce. Even today, the Basques are enjoying what may be the most important cultural renaissance in their long existence. Mark Kurlansky's passion for the Basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine throughout this fascinating book. Like Cod, The Basque History of the World, blends human stories with economic, political, literary, and culinary history into a rich and heroic tale. Among the Basques' greatest accomplishments: Exploration—the first man to circumnavigate the globe, Juan Sebastian de Elcano, was a Basque and the Basques were the second Europeans, after the Vikings, in North America Gastronomy and agriculture—they were the first Europeans to eat corn and chili peppers and cultivate tobacco, and were among the first to use chocolate Religion—Ignatius Loyola, a Basque, founded the Jesuit religious order Business and politics—they introduced capitalism and modern commercial banking to southern Europe Recreation—they invented beach resorts, jai alai, and racing regattas, and were the first Europeans to play sports with balls “A delectable portrait of an uncanny, indomitable nation.” –Newsday “Exciting, Illuminating, and thought provoking.” –The Boston Globe Entertaining and instructive… [Kurlansky’s] approach is unorthodox, mixing history with anecdotes, poems with recipes.” –The New York Times Book Review

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Bookseller's Inventory #
10850083
Title
The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation
Author
Mark Kurlansky
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Good
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ISBN 10
0140298517
ISBN 13
9780140298512
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Place of Publication
E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.s.a.
Date Published
2001-01-31
Size
5x0x7
X weight
9 oz

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