Includes bibliographical references (pages 362-372) and index.
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Introduction: The Island and the World -- The Survival of Euskal Herria. The Basque Cake ; The Basque Myth ; The Basque Problem ; The Basque Whale ; The Basque Saint ; The Basque Billy Goat ; The Wealth of Non-Nations -- The Dawn of Euskadi. The Basque Onomatopoeia ; The Basque Beret ; The Basque Ear ; Gernika ; The Potato Time ; Speaking Christian ; Eventually Night Falls -- Euskadi Askatuta. Slippery Maketos ; The Great Opportunity ; Checks and Balances ; Surviving Democracy ; The Nation -- Postscript: The Death of a Basque Pig.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Despite their obscure origins and small numbers, the Basques have had a profound impact on Europe and the world for more than 2,000 years."--Jacket.