๐”– Bobbio Scriptorium
โœฆ   LIBER   โœฆ
Cover of The Basque history of the world [9021]

The Basque history of the world [9021]

โœ Scribed by Mark Kurlansky

Publisher
Walker Books
Year
2010
Tongue
English
Weight
542 KB
Category
Fiction
City
New York
ISBN
0802779425

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

โœฆ Synopsis

'They are a mythical people, almost an imagined people,' writes Mark Kurlansky. Settled in seven provinces in a corner of France and Spain in a land that is marked on no maps except their own, separated by the daunting Pyrenees Mountains, the Basques are a nation without a country with an ancient and dramatic story that illuminates Europe's own saga. Signs of their civilisation exist well before the arrival of the Romans in 218 BC; many believe they are the original Europeans. Their ancient and forbidden tongue - Euskera - is equally mysterious: it is related to no other language on earth. Yet the Basques' contributions to the world have been clear and remarkable. They have always been a paradoxical blend of inbred tradition and cutting-edge internationalism. Prior to and during the age of exploration, they connected Europe to North and South America, Africa and Asia, and one of their own, Juan Sebastian de Elcano, was the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522. Their influence has been felt in religion and in business: they were among the first capitalists, and later led the Industrial Revolution in southern Europe. Mark Kurlansky's passion for the Basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine throughout. The book blends political, literary, and culinary history into a rich and heroic tale.

โœฆ Subjects

Social Science -- Anthropology -- Cultural

๐Ÿ“œ SIMILAR VOLUMES

cover
The Basque History Of The World
โœ Mark Kurlansky ๐Ÿ“‚ Fiction ๐Ÿ“… 2010 ๐Ÿ› Walker Publishing Company, Inc.; Walker Books ๐ŸŒ English โš– 565 KB

The Basque History of the World is the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Signs of their civilization existed well before the arrival of the Romans in 218 B.C., and though theories abound, no one has ever been able to determine their origins. Their ancient tongue, Euskera, is equ

cover
The Basque History of the World
โœ Kurlansky, Mark ๐Ÿ“‚ Fiction ๐Ÿ“… 1999 ๐Ÿ› RANDOM HOUSE UK ๐ŸŒ English โš– 4 MB

The Basque History of the World is the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Signs of their civilization existed well before the arrival of the Romans in 218 B.C., and though theories abound, no one has ever been able to determine their origins. Their ancient tongue, Euskera, is equ

cover
The Basque History of the World
โœ Kurlansky, Mark ๐Ÿ“‚ Fiction ๐Ÿ“… 1999 ๐Ÿ› RANDOM HOUSE UK ๐ŸŒ English โš– 758 KB

The Basque History of the World is the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Signs of their civilization existed well before the arrival of the Romans in 218 B.C., and though theories abound, no one has ever been able to determine their origins. Their ancient tongue, Euskera, is equ

cover
The Penguin History of the World
โœ J M Roberts; J. M. Roberts; O. A. Westad ๐Ÿ“‚ Fiction ๐Ÿ“… 2013;2014 ๐Ÿ› Penguin Books Ltd ๐ŸŒ en-GB โš– 4 MB ๐Ÿ‘ 2 views

This is a completely new and updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad's widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller *The Penguin History of the World*. For generations of readers *The Penguin History of the World* has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human ende