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Millions of international tourists visit the Basque Country every year, with the region carrying a unique and perennial appeal. But, who exactly are the Basques, and what sets them apart from their neighbours?The Basque Exception draws upon a broad range of historical sources to answer this question. It tells the intricate and multifaceted history of the Basque territory, spanning from the Roman period to the present day. Asier H. Aguirresarobe tracks the ...

"Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language" by Wentworth Webster is a captivating exploration of the rich folklore and cultural heritage of the Basque people. The book delves into various legends that have been passed down through generations, showcasing the unique traditions and beliefs that shape Basque identity. Webster's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the Basque landscape and its mythical inhabitants, while also highligh...

With Rick Steves, the Basque Country is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in the Basque Country with coverage of San Sebastián, St-Jean-de-Luz, Bilbao, Pamplona, Bayonne, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps

**"A lively, anecdotal, all-encompassing history of Basque ingenuity and achievement." —Atlantic MonthlyFrom Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod, Salt, Birdseye, and Paper—the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people**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...

This book tells the story of the First World War from the perspective of the Basque Country. It recounts the background to the First World War, to set context, and talks about how this war was experienced in the Basque Country including the after-effects it left behind, especially the human devastation wrought by the war. The social, economic, and political consequences it had in the Basque Country are discussed in this work, as it is clear that this conflict had a decisive influence on th...

THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

Written by author Wentworth Webster in 1879, Basque Legends introduces the reader to the many facets of, not only the uniqueness of the Basque language and their story telling traditions, but of a proud people; an autonomous community having no formal recognition as an independent country. This collection of “Legends” are in fact no more than summaries in their most skeletal narrative form. This is partially due to the rigors of providing precise translations of one of histories most diffi...

In "Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language," Wentworth Webster delves into the rich folklore and cultural tapestry of the Basque people, presenting a collection of enchanting tales that illuminate their unique traditions and regional mythology. Written in a lyrical yet accessible style, Webster expertly weaves historical and anthropological insights throughout the narratives, making the text not only a repository of tales but also a critical exploration of the cultural signif...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

The Cavern of Echoes. The deep caverns beneath Mount Anboto. Sugaar senses the cosmic imbalance caused by Mari's intervention. He coils through the caverns in serpent‑form, witnessing cracks forming in the ancient stone — a physical manifestation of the broken covenant.Purpose: Establish Sugaar's elemental sensitivity and the consequences of Mari's choice.The Blacksmith's Spark, Sugaar encounters Eder, a young blacksmith whose innovative tools are transforming the valley. Ede...

The Basque Country is a land of fascinating paradoxes and enigmas. Home to one of Europe's oldest people and most mysterious languages, with a living folklore rich in archaic rituals and dances, it also boasts a dynamic post-modern energy, with the reinvention of Bilbao creating a model for the twenty-first-century city of cultural services and information technologies.Hugging the elbow of the Bay of Biscay on both the French and Spanish sides of the Pyrenees, this small territory abounds ...