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发表于2024-12-23
The Basque History of the World pdf epub mobi txt 电子书 下载 2024
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 Sebastián de Elcano, was a Basque and the Basques were the second Europeans, after the Vikings, in North America
• Gastronomy and agriculture-they were the first Europeans to eat corn and chili peppers and cultivate tobacco, and were among the first to use chocolate
• Religion-Ignatius Loyola, a Basque, founded the Jesuit religious order
• Business and politics-they introduced capitalism and modern commercial banking to southern Europe
• Recreation-they invented beach resorts, jai alai, and racing regattas, and were the first Europeans to play sports with balls
巴斯克语可能比拉丁古希腊语更加古老,巴斯克捕鲸人是哥伦布的先驱,巴斯克人是比肩犹太民族的精明商人,巴斯克省份是西班牙的经济支柱,也是全世界米其林星级餐厅人均密度最大的地区。但是一般人印象里的巴斯克却只是好战的分裂主义和麻烦制造者。到底西班牙政府和巴斯克反对派孰是孰非?这个偏安一隅人数寥寥的民族又何以保存和传承自己独特的文化和语言?作者并不企图完整记录巴斯克的历史,而只试图站在巴斯克人的角度去扫除偏见,去延展知识,去阐述巴斯克与西班牙、与欧洲、与美国以及整个世界的联系。作者毫不掩饰自己吃货的个性,每一章都附有巴斯克特色食谱。好读,有料,妙趣,推荐!
评分巴斯克语可能比拉丁古希腊语更加古老,巴斯克捕鲸人是哥伦布的先驱,巴斯克人是比肩犹太民族的精明商人,巴斯克省份是西班牙的经济支柱,也是全世界米其林星级餐厅人均密度最大的地区。但是一般人印象里的巴斯克却只是好战的分裂主义和麻烦制造者。到底西班牙政府和巴斯克反对派孰是孰非?这个偏安一隅人数寥寥的民族又何以保存和传承自己独特的文化和语言?作者并不企图完整记录巴斯克的历史,而只试图站在巴斯克人的角度去扫除偏见,去延展知识,去阐述巴斯克与西班牙、与欧洲、与美国以及整个世界的联系。作者毫不掩饰自己吃货的个性,每一章都附有巴斯克特色食谱。好读,有料,妙趣,推荐!
评分My father-in-law once told me that the old boy heading Goldman Sachs has a perfect recall of everything he has ever read; well, no wonder he has this pained and discombobulated look that sometimes can be quite terrifying; used mr.K's book as a sample test; the writing is playful and whimscial and deliciously decadent! call me a sucker!
评分never a history book can be so funny:)
评分never a history book can be so funny:)
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The Basque History of the World pdf epub mobi txt 电子书 下载 2024