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The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Peter L. Bernstein
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New/New
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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About This Item
USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. First Edition/First Printing. Cloth. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback.
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
- Savernake Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 026668
- Title
- The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
- Author
- Peter L. Bernstein
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition/First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 2000
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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