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The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Bernstein, Peter L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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LEXINGTON, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Wiley, 2000. First Edition edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 23.75 cm. - Hardcover, very good condition, w. ltly compressed, ltly slanted spine--v. sm tear at bottom., ltly bumped corners. Ltly tanned page edges. Clean, tight, unmarked. Price-clipped dj very good, ltly rubbed, some marks, ltly bumped spine ends, sm. tear. Boards . ISBN: 0471252107. Catalogs: History.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- George Cross Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23234
- 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
- Edition
- First Edition edition
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Pages
- 432
- Bookseller catalogs
- History;
- Size
- 23.75 cm
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George Cross Books
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