The Basque History of the World

Resumen del libro

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.

Biografía del autor

Mark Kurlansky es un autor best seller del New York Times con más de veintinueve libros publicados y ha trabajado como corresponsal en el extranjero para medios como The International Herald Tribune, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald y The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vive en Nueva York.