by Mark Kurlansky (Author)
The Basques are Europe's oldest people, their origins a mystery, their language related to no other on Earth, and even though few in population and from a remote and rugged corner of Spain and France, they have had a profound impact on the world. Whilst inward-looking, preserving their ancient language and customs, the Basques also struck out for new horizons, pioneers of whaling and cod fishing, leading the way in exploration of the Americas and Asia, were among the first capitalists and later led Southern Europe's industrial revolution. Mark Kurlansky, the author of the acclaimed Cod, blends human stories with economic, political, literary and culinary history to paint a fascinating picture of an intriguing people.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: 1
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 02 Nov 2000
ISBN 10: 0099284138
ISBN 13: 9780099284130
Book Overview: 'History, reportage, travel writing, wisdom and recipes - entertaining and enlightening' Sunday Times