Figs of Steel: 24 Hours in La Mancha

Is it possible to unearth Spain's recent history in a dusty, recession-ridden town in La Mancha in one day? 24 hours? That's all it took for the author to stumble upon the history of the last twenty years of Spain. The last 2,000 years, for that matter. The author blends personal anecdotes with history, culture, humor and plenty of food. What better way to get to know more about what makes this country so alluring, endearing and mysterious.