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Everything About Catalonia
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Author : Josep-Maria Puigjaner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Everything About Catalonia written by Josep-Maria Puigjaner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Catalonia (Spain) categories.
Everything About Catalonia
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Author : Josep Maria Puigjaner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Everything About Catalonia written by Josep Maria Puigjaner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with categories.
Obra de síntesi que resumeix les dades fonamentals del conjunt de característiqu es que configuren la identitat de Catalunya com a nació: la història, la llengua i la seva literatura, l'art, la psicologia col·lectiva. El perfil econòmic i pr oductiu, les vinculacions amb Europa, les manifestacions actuals de la cultura i les perspectives de futur constitueixen la segona part del llibre. Complementen l'obra informacions diverses sobre institucions i entitats del país.
Catalonia
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-25
Catalonia written by Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-25 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Set in the northeastern corner of Spain and nestled next to France is the autonomous region of Catalonia. The name Catalonia is thought to mean the Land of Castellans (castlan means the governor of a castle), while another version of the story suggests that the name actually comes from Gothalanda, or Land of the Goths, who occupied it in the 5th century. More than seeing themselves as Spaniards, Catalonian people see themselves as Catalan first and foremost, and they all are natively fluent in the language, Catalan. This fiercely guarded sense of identity no doubt comes from having been squeezed between the two major empires of France and Spain, as well as having been at the crossroads of those two powers' violent struggles for centuries. Shaped like an uneven triangle, Catalonia is comprised of four provinces that occupy an area of 12,390 square miles: Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona and Lleida. Catalonia also has a variety of different kinds of communities surrounding it, as its northern neighbors include the powerful country of France and the tiny nation of Andorra. To the south it has the autonomous community of Valencia, to the west is the autonomous community of Aragon, and on the east, it borders the Mediterranean Sea. Furthermore, there are natural boundaries that serve to divide Catalonia from its neighbors, namely the Pyrenees mountains, which separate it from France, and the pre-Pyrenees and the Ebro River basin, which mark its border with Aragon. It is home to several main rivers, including the Ter, Llobregat, and the Ebro, all of which end in the Mediterranean Sea. Due to the considerable topographical diversity found in Catalonia, each of the four provinces are quite distinctive in their landscape and, therefore, in their economy. Three of the provinces (all but Lleida) have access to the Mediterranean Sea, and in contrast to the three other provinces that share a piece of the coastline, the inland Lleida province is found to the north of the Catalanides and is a high tableland. The Catalanides, a low-lying mountain range, divides the coastal plain from the Ebro river basin, a natural division between the towns of the coast that historically tended to be more industrial, as opposed to the settlements of the hinterlands that tended to be more predominantly agricultural. The main agricultural outputs of Catalonia were the foods associated with a Mediterranean diet, including wine, almonds, olives and olive oil, along with rice, potatoes and corn, many of which were actually brought there by ancient Greek settlers. In addition to these foodstuffs, there is a modest tradition of raising cows, sheep, and pigs, but only a third of Catalonia is currently dedicated to agricultural production. The most significant part of Catalonia, in terms of population density, is found in the towns on the Catalan coast, whereas the hinterland is rather sparsely populated. Over the course of the 20th century, Barcelona and its closely surrounding towns continued to attract more and more residents, further increasing this disparity. After a tumultuous history during which it bounced back and forth in terms of its political status and relationship to Spain's central government, Catalonia was granted its autonomy on December 18, 1979. In 2006, it came close to acquiring its total independence, but that status is still being hotly contested. For now, it is still formally part of the country of Spain, but it is governed by an executive council that is headed by a president. The executive branch of the government is called the Generalitat, and it also has a parliament with one chamber. It is currently home to an estimated 7.5 million people, many of whom continue pushing for the region's total independence from Spain.
History Of Catalonia
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Author : Jaume Sobrequés i Callicó
language : en
Publisher: Editorial Base
Release Date : 2007
History Of Catalonia written by Jaume Sobrequés i Callicó and has been published by Editorial Base this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
This is an ideal introduction to the whole history of Catalonia from the remotest times until the present. It is a rigorous and accessible vision aimed at everyone, which can be read quickly and easily. The book brings the Catalan past to all Catalans and to foreigners who, when they visit Catalonia, want a general understanding of what this country has been over its thousands of years of existence. This short history seeks to set out the formation of a nation with its own state, which played a key role in Europe for centuries. It also explains how this state was attacked for two centuries until its destruction on 11 September 1714 and the subsequent struggle by Catalans to be reborn from their ashes and recover their place in history.
Catelina
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Author : Judy Rankin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-10-14
Catelina written by Judy Rankin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-14 with categories.
The loyalty of a once-proud nation exploited by a pact it must honour; a war that divides families, friends and communities. Catelina Marés, a stubborn, beautiful and fiercely proud Catalan woman must fight for all she loves and holds dear while the twists of history and fate intervene. Will she find what her heart cries out for? And what of her childhood friend, grown into a man who must put his country before all else. Will Mateo Amador lose everything and everyone he values to do his duty for his people? Can love and duty co-exist; is allegiance more important than family; and must duty ultimately destroy? Set against the backdrop of the Catalan Revolt during the Franco-Spanish War (1640 - 1659) this vivid tale of danger, honour and love will have you turning the pages until the last one, no matter the time. With the backdrop of the Franco-Spanish thirty-year war, we follow the events that began the disintegration of the once-powerful and successful Catalan state - part of the Crown of Aragon - situated on the eastern strip on the Iberian Peninsula. Through the lives of the Mares and Amador families, from 1639 - 1659, the story tells of the fight for dominance in Europe, and a David and Goliath type battle for continued independence. The story unfolds with five 'point of view' characters: Catelina Mares (personification of Catalunya (Catalonia) and the prize all want), Ignasio (Nacho) Alonso (personification of Spain and the House of Castile), Louis Bouchard (personification of France and the House of Habsburg), Mateo Amador (love interest and personification of the Catalan independence) and Pau Mares (father and personification of the old Catalan thinking). We first experience Catelina as a naïve fifteen-year-old who hears the rumours that the Catalan way of life is under threat. However, she fails to understand how a war between France and Spain could possibly affect the people of Catalunya. Set primarily in Barcelona, the story begins in 1639 just prior to the War of the Reapers - when Catalan peasants, forced to feed and house Spanish troops, rose up in protest. Forced by circumstance, Catelina begins to realise the seriousness of the situation and that her life is about to change...
Should Catalonia Be Independent
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Author : Matthew Parish
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-08-02
Should Catalonia Be Independent written by Matthew Parish and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-02 with categories.
The Catalan independence crisis of late 2017 shook Europe and the world. How did it happen? What were the political consequences? Does Catalonia have a legitimate political claim to be an independent state? These issues are investigated from the perspective of one of the international actors involved in the crisis. The conclusion proffered is one derived from an unusual way of thinking about the problem. The Catalan crisis will continue indefinitely unless and until we understand what the underlying tension between Madrid and Barcelona really is. And it is a very serious problem, which goes to the heart of both the Spanish constitutional system and the position the Catalan body politic occupies within it. The Catalan crisis is not a matter of opposing and irreconcilable historical narratives about Spanish and Catalan cultures. Instead it is a sophisticated mixture of political and economic confrontations, some of which are historical but most of which are very modern. The principal dynamic driving the most recent in the spate of Catalan crises is the adoption by the European Union of a single currency. This disrupted a level of political and economic harmony between Madrid and Barcelona, that it is not clear can easily be restored. This book does offer an unambiguous answer to the question posed by its title. But it is not an answer that is reached with comfort, because the reason the Catalan independence crisis has reached the extremes it has is that Spain as a whole, and Catalonia as a region, are fiscally unsustainable. The principal purpose of this work is to chart the course of recent Spanish and Catalan history to help understand why the economic situation in Spain catalysed so serious a breakdown in the relations between the Catalans and Madrid. This book is not certain in the conclusions that it reaches. One thing we can be sure of, however, is that if the European Union is to adopt a mature attitude towards the problems facing modern Spain then it needs to change the angle of the lens through which to date it has viewed the Catalan crisis. Otherwise everything will get much worse, and the solvency of the Eurozone as a whole will be at stake.
Going Native In Catalonia
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Author : Simon Harris
language : en
Publisher: Cabal Group Limited
Release Date : 2012-09
Going Native In Catalonia written by Simon Harris and has been published by Cabal Group Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09 with History categories.
If you're planning to stay in Catalonia and want the most authentic experience you can get then it pays to be prepared. Much more than a tourist guide, listing the usual attractions for the casual tourist, Going Native in Catalonia digs deep beneath this nation's psyche to give you a warts-and-all induction into the Catalan way of life. Inside you will discover: - why Catalonia is not just another part of Spain - the quirks of the Catalan people and language - a brief history of Catalonia and its politics - intimate guided tours of key towns and cities - advice for short, long and medium term stays - personal photographs from the author's travels - Catalan culture, art, style and partying - witty anecdotes and interesting facts to share - the inside scoop on Catalonia's culinary delights - tips on 'going native' yourself and living there - much, much more... 'Going Native' guides are written with a rare type of traveller in mind... longer term visitors who want to become a true part of their new home. So, whether your stay is a month or a lifetime this guide will give you everything the tourist travel guides won't.
Qu Le Pasa A Catalu A
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Author : Elizabeth Castro
language : en
Publisher: Catalonia Press
Release Date : 2013
Qu Le Pasa A Catalu A written by Elizabeth Castro and has been published by Catalonia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
Bilingual Edition/Edición bilingüe/English/Español On September 11, 2012, on Catalonia's National Day, 1.5 million people from all over Catalonia marched peacefully and joyfully through the streets of Barcelona, behind a single placard: Catalonia: New State in Europe. Fifteen days later, President Artur Mas called snap elections for the Parliament of Catalonia, in order to hold a referendum that would let the people of Catalonia decide their own future. The rest of the world and even Spain were caught by surprise, but the events unfolding in Barcelona have been a long time coming. In this new book, 35 experts explore Catalonia's history, economics, politics, language, and culture, in order to explain to the rest of the world the fascinating story behind the march, the new legislature, and the upcoming vote on whether Catalonia will become the next new state in Europe. -------------------- El 11 de septiembre de 2012, Diada Nacional de Cataluña, un millón y medio de personas de toda Cataluña se manifestaron pacífica y felizmente por las calles de Barcelona, detrás de una sola pancarta: Cataluña: Nuevo Estado de Europa. Quince días más tarde, el presidente Artur Mas convocó elecciones anticipadas al Parlamento de Cataluña, con la intención de hacer un referéndum para que los catalanes decidan su propio futuro. El resto del mundo, e incluso España, se sorprendió, pero los acontecimientos que se dieron en Barcelona vienen de muy lejos. En este nuevo libro, 35 expertos exploran la historia, economía, política, lengua y cultura de Cataluña para poder explicar al resto del mundo los antecedentes fascinantes que hay detrás de la manifestación, la nueva legislatura, y el referéndum que se celebrará próximamente para saber si Cataluña será un nuevo estado de Europa. Prologue/Prólogo: Artur Mas, President of Catalonia
Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide
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Author : Roger Williams
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2011-02
Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide written by Roger Williams and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02 with Travel categories.
The new-look DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Barcelona & Catalonia will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. You�ll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from enjoying a Sangria in the Parque G�ell to sunning yourself in Port Olympic's lesser-known corners. It also includes in-depth coverage of all Barcelona and Catalonia�s unforgettable sights, from Gaud�'s extraordinary Sagrada Familia to the historic avenue of La Rambla. DK�s stunningly visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Barcelona & Catalonia includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the region's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of Barcelona�s best districts to explore on foot. Included are transport maps and information on how to get around, from the best bus routes to the most useful tickets to buy for your stay, there�s even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Barcelona & Catalonia - showing you what others only tell you.
A People S History Of Catalonia
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Author : Eaude Michael Eaude
language : en
Publisher: People's History
Release Date : 2022-05-20
A People S History Of Catalonia written by Eaude Michael Eaude and has been published by People's History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-20 with categories.
A history of Catalonia and its struggle for independence, from the 10th century to the present day At every home game of FC Barcelona, at 17 minutes and 14 seconds of play, the 100,000-capacity Camp Nou stadium is filled by the roar of "IN-DE-PEN-DÈN-CI-A!" Time stops for a second. History lives in the present... Catalonia's national consciousness has deep roots. There are countries twice the size with histories half as interesting. A People's History of Catalonia tells that history, from below, in all its richness and complexity. The region's struggle for independence has, for centuries, been violently resisted, the Catalan language suppressed and its leaders jailed. The fight of an oppressed nation for its sovereignty has often dovetailed with that of a militant working class for social justice. From the peasant revolts of the 15th century and the siege of Barcelona in 1714, to defeat in the Spanish Civil War, and the slow re-emergence of the workers' movement and anti-Francoist resistance in the years that followed, Michael Eaude tells a compelling story whose ending has yet to be written.