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The Independent
"Sure-footed in every field, Eaude, [writes] with a beguiling lightness of touch in this tour of Catalan culture and society."
Quim Aranda, Avui
"A great contribution to international understanding of Catalonia, with the eye of the person who lives inside but comes from outside."
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has just the right balance of history and culture, ancient and modern. It gives the reader a real feel for today's Catalunia and its journey from pre-Franco to present democracy, and its gentle quest for a measure of independence. It ranges from the buildings of Barcelona to the Monastery at Montserrat, and from the protest songs of Raimon to the passion of the Camp Nou and Barcelona F.C. I would have liked more detail in the small Catalunia map provided, and perhaps a street map of Central Barcelona but these are minor criticisms of what is a fascinating read for the indending visitor. Highly recommended.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. Michael Eaude writes with a novelist's sensibilities about a region that he clearly adores, and he is able to translate his passion into captivating chapters about everything from cuisine to architecture to anarchist politics and history. I particularly enjoyed the section on Catalan music and its connection to the region's political movements since I knew nothing about that subject. He writes concise and often poetic prose, and his flashes of wit enliven his text. For anyone preparing to visit Catalonia or explore its history, this book would be a great place to start. Highly recommended.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. Michael Eaude writes with a novelist's sensibilities about a region that he clearly adores, and he is able to translate his passion into captivating chapters about everything from cuisine to architecture to anarchist politics and history. I particularly enjoyed the section on Catalan music and its connection to the region's political movements since I knew nothing about that subject. He writes concise and often poetic prose, and his flashes of wit enliven his text. For anyone preparing to visit Catalonia or explore its history, this book would be a great place to start. Highly recommended.
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