Gold has driven more human ambition, conflict, and transformation than almost any other material. From the ancient Egyptians who filled their tombs with it, to the gold rushes that reshaped continents, to its modern role in finance and technology, the history of gold is a lens through which much of human civilization can be examined.
This book traces gold's role across thousands of years and multiple civilizations, covering its cultural and religious significance, its function as currency, the empires built on controlling its supply, and the social upheavals triggered by its discovery in new places. It is written for general readers with an interest in economic history, world history, or the cultural power of material wealth.
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Reader review: "A fascinating read that connects ancient history to the modern economy through the story of a single metal. Much more engaging than I expected." -- C. Goldstein
This title fits economic history, world history, and popular science sections. It is appropriate for trade bookstores, public libraries, and wholesale buyers supplying readers interested in the intersection of material culture and historical change.
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