by Patrícia Gabancho · ROSA DELS VENTS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788415961864
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«La mateixa pedra» is the historical essay by Patrícia Gabancho, published by Rosa dels Vents in paperback (240 pages, in Catalan).
The author starts from a question: why do the brilliant moments in Catalonia's history tend to end in nothing. Through little-known episodes, from the year 1000 to the Parliament's declaration of sovereignty, she identifies recurring keys —talent, project, leadership and unity— and reflects on the deep rhythms of history and the possibility of breaking that pattern.
The book's subtitle is «Per què els moments brillants dels catalans acaben en no res?». It is part of the Divulgació collection.
A work of popular history for a general audience interested in Catalonia's history and the keys to its collective evolution.
Patrícia Gabancho Ghielmetti was an Argentine-born Spanish author and journalist, writing in Catalan. She primarily focused her writings on culture, history, politics and urbanism, especially in regards to Barcelona and Catalan culture. She was an active member in the Catalan movement and a member of La Plataforma per la Llengua. In 2012, she was awarded the Prudenci Bertrana Prize for her novel La néta d'Adam.
