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Exploring gold's profound impact on civilization, this book reveals its role beyond mere wealth and art. It delves into how gold has influenced wars, revolutions, and the rise and fall of empires, shaped societies, and created the capitalist economy. Through a South American indigenous perspective and recent discoveries, the narrative illustrates gold's journey from the Black Sea to global prominence, highlighting its enduring allure and transformative power over 6,500 years. Ereira presents gold as a hidden force that continually shapes human history.
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Gold: How it Shaped History, Alan Ereira
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- 2024
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- Title
- Gold: How it Shaped History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Ereira
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9781036115333
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring gold's profound impact on civilization, this book reveals its role beyond mere wealth and art. It delves into how gold has influenced wars, revolutions, and the rise and fall of empires, shaped societies, and created the capitalist economy. Through a South American indigenous perspective and recent discoveries, the narrative illustrates gold's journey from the Black Sea to global prominence, highlighting its enduring allure and transformative power over 6,500 years. Ereira presents gold as a hidden force that continually shapes human history.