Savage Frontier

'Matthew Carr has written a rich, deeply researched and absorbing history, full of extraordinary and surprising tales and an impassioned sense of the unique beauty of one of Europe's lesser-known places.' -- Roger Crowley, author of 'Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire'
'Carr conjures up a magical account of the mountainous divide between Spain and France, with its witches and heretics, its isolated villages, its ancient traditions of independence, and its babel of languages. A beautifully written book that nimbly weaves together his own travels and the history of the Pyrenees.' -- David Abulafia, Professor Emeritus of Mediterranean History, University of Cambridge, and author of 'The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean'
'There are so many inviting leads to be followed up in this book that no one who loves the Pyrenees or plans to explore them should be without it.' * The Spectator *
'Packed with drama, peril and ambition, these stories offer glimpses into how the physical world has shaped life in Europe across the centuries.'
'A fascinating narrative . . . the book stands as a celebration of the Pyrenees.'
'Richly textured . . . a vivid, deeply informed travelogue.'