Basque History Of The World, Paperback/Mark Kurlansky

An erudite and affectionate history of the Basque people, a nation without a country, the origins of which go back to pre-Roman times, and whose own story parallels that of Europe as a whole. With a lifelong interest in Basque history, Kurlansky weaves a beguiling tale combining political, literary and culinary history. 40 illus.