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The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Peter L. Bernstein
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Wiley, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. xiv 432. ""In this exciting new book, Peter L. Bernstein, who chronicled the evolution of risk in his recent bestseller, Against the Gods, tells the story of history′s most coveted, celebrated, and inglorious asset: gold. From the ancient fascinations of Moses and Midas through the modern convulsions caused by the gold standard and its…
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
- The Edmonton Book Store (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 185266
- Title
- The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
- Author
- Peter L. Bernstein
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
The Edmonton Book Store
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Edmonton, Alberta
About The Edmonton Book Store
In business for nearly 30 years, we offer thousands of out-of-print and antiquarian books, with specialities in Western Canadian studies, signed Canadian literature and art books.
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- First Edition
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