{"product_id":"9791387603656","title":"STALIN'S THIMBLE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSTALIN'S THIMBLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that challenges established chronologies regarding the origin of the Basque language, combining the enjoyability of historical fiction with the rigor of a linguistic essay. The reader will find documented research that situates the formation of this language in the Middle Ages, through polished prose and fluid dialogue that makes such a bold yet well-founded thesis accessible. A book that invites us to rethink the linguistic history of the peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from accessible language structured through dialogue, the work develops a provocative central thesis: Basque is not an ancient language, but rather took shape just ten centuries ago, during the Middle Ages. The author, with the seriousness of a researcher and the beauty of polished prose, presents the historical and linguistic arguments that support this hypothesis, dismantling deep-seated myths and offering a new perspective on the evolution of languages on the Iberian Peninsula. The narrative moves between essay and historical fiction, making the content accessible without losing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and evolution of Basque in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical review of traditional theories regarding the antiquity of the Basque language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between historical linguistics, philology, and narrative fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResearch methodology and documentary rigor applied to a controversial thesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in historical linguistics, philology, and essays that challenge established paradigms. Also for those who enjoy historical fiction with a documentary basis and works that combine scientific dissemination with literary narrative. Especially indicated for scholars of Basque, the history of Spain, and the evolution of Romance languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA novel and rigorously argued thesis on the medieval origin of Basque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn interdisciplinary approach that unites linguistics, history, and narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and accessible read thanks to the use of dialogue and polished prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to question historical certainties and to delve deeper into the knowledge of peninsular languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: García Castrillo, Jesús\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Edicion Punto Didot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PHONETICS, PHONOLOGY, LITERARY ESSAYS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL FICTION, ASTORGA LOCAL HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DIDOT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold editorial proposal that places the linguistic debate in the realm of historical narrative. The work stands out for its ability to make a complex hypothesis accessible without sacrificing rigor, and for its literary style that engages the non-specialist reader. It may interest both academics in search of alternative perspectives and curious readers who wish to delve into the mysteries of the origin of languages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICION PUNTO DIDOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405076586843,"sku":"9791387603656","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138760365.jpg?v=1781822566","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387603656","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}