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Basque Firsts
Vince J. Juaristi
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Description for Basque Firsts
Paperback. "This book, "Basque Firsts: People who Changed the World," recognizes extraordinary Basques, all of them ignored or overlooked in history, who have made extraordinary contributions in navigation, education, science, fashion, politics, and other fields that changed our world."--Provided by publisher. Series: The Basque Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; BGH; BK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
Throughout history, Basque men and women have made contributions in navigation, education, science, fashion, politics, and many other fields. Too often these achievements have been overlooked, or have been claimed as the accomplishments of others. Basque Firsts: People Who Changed the World profiles seven remarkable Basques who were the first in their fields to do something—something extraordinary—that had a dramatic impact on others who followed them. The profiles use primary sources to tell fresh stories and offer a wonderful variety, showing the astonishing breadth of Basque contributions. They include Juan Sebastían Elcano, the first person to circumnavigate the earth; St. ... Read more
Throughout history, Basque men and women have made contributions in navigation, education, science, fashion, politics, and many other fields. Too often these achievements have been overlooked, or have been claimed as the accomplishments of others. Basque Firsts: People Who Changed the World profiles seven remarkable Basques who were the first in their fields to do something—something extraordinary—that had a dramatic impact on others who followed them. The profiles use primary sources to tell fresh stories and offer a wonderful variety, showing the astonishing breadth of Basque contributions. They include Juan Sebastían Elcano, the first person to circumnavigate the earth; St. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nevada Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
The Basque Series
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9781943859207
SKU
V9781943859207
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Ref
99-15
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