The Power of Gold : the History of an Obsession / Peter L. Bernstein
by Bernstein, Peter L
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Wiley, 2000. First Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 432 pages; Description: xiv, 432 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Gold --Folklore --History --Social aspects.
Synopsis
Incorporating myth, history and contemporary investigation, Bernstein tells the story of how human beings have become intoxicated, obsessed, enriched, impoverished, humbled and proud for the sake of gold. From the past to the future, Bernstein's portrayal of gold is intimately linked to the character of humankind.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23919
- Title
- The Power of Gold : the History of an Obsession / Peter L. Bernstein
- Author
- Bernstein, Peter L
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- London : Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
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