The Power of Gold - the History of an Obsession
by Peter L. Bernstein
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Morrinsville, New Zealand
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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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- Seller
- Samwise Books (NZ)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 0240878
- Title
- The Power of Gold - the History of an Obsession
- Author
- Peter L. Bernstein
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- August 30, 2000
Terms of Sale
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