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The BasqueMark Kurlansky

The Basque

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"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 equally mysterious: It is the oldest living European language, and is related to no other language on Earth."--BOOK JACKET. "Yet despite their obscure origins and small numbers (2.4 million people today), the Basques have had a profound impact on Europe and the world for more than 2,000 years. Never…

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Editions

12 editions
  • Audiobook · English · 2006
    Phoenix Books · 9781597771269
  • Audiobook · English · 2003
    The Basque History of the World
    New Millennium Press · 9781590072486
  • Audiobook · English · 2002
    The Basque History of the World
    New Millennium Press · 9781590072493
  • Ebook · English · 2001
    The Basque History of the World
    Walker Books · 9780802799739
  • Paperback · English · 2001
    The Basque History of the World
    Vintage Canada · 400 pages · 9780676973662
  • Audiobook · English · 2000
    The Basque History of the World
    Recorded Books · 9780788744044
HistoryBasquesNonfictionGeschichteNationalismusNew York Times reviewedPais vasco (spain)France, history