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  The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation (Paperback) By (author) Mark Kurlansky

  

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  Short Description for The Basque History of the WorldFrom the author of "Cod" comes the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Kurlansky's passion for the Basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine through this fascinating book which blends human stories with economic, literary, and culinary history into a rich and heroic tale. Maps, photos & drawings.
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  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Published: 06 February 2001
  • Format: Paperback 400 pages
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  • Categories: European History
  • ISBN 13: 9780140298512 ISBN 10: 0140298517
  • Sales rank: 163,017

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• From the author of Cod--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 AmericaGastronomy and agriculture--they were the first Europeans to eat corn and chili peppers and cultivate tobacco, and were among the first to use chocolateReligion--Ignatius Loyola, a Basque, founded the Jesuit religious orderBusiness and politics--they introduced capitalism and modern commercial banking to southern EuropeRecreation--they invented beach resorts, jai alai, and racing regattas, and were the first Europeans to play sports with balls