The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Bernstein, Peter L
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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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
- Quickhatch Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006625
- Title
- The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
- Author
- Bernstein, Peter L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Place of Publication
- Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Gold Folklore History
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