Every year on 11 September, Catalonia celebrates its Diada, its National Day. In 2012 was completely different, as a huge crowd claimed for the Independence .
This book looks at how and why Catalan separatism reached the top of Spain's political situation, as well as its connection to the rest of Europe , leading to some social and economical crisis as well.
Through extensive travel and reporting, Raphael Minder explains how Catalans feel about their economy, history and culture, and how the separatists have tried to rebuild the Catalonian identity.
