The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession

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gptkbp:instanceOf book
gptkbp:author Peter_L._Bernstein
gptkbp:availableFormats ebook
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:criticalReception positive
gptkbp:focus history of gold
gptkbp:genre non-fiction
gptkbp:influence economic history
gptkbp:influenced cultural studies
investment strategies
financial literature
gptkbp:inspiration academic research
documentaries
artworks
lectures
discussions on economics
gptkbp:ISBN 978-0471392020
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:notableFeature cultural significance of gold
gold in art
gold in religion
gold in trade
obsession with wealth
gptkbp:notableQuote “The history of gold is the history of civilization.”
“The allure of gold has driven men to madness.”
“Gold has been the ultimate currency.”
“Gold is a symbol of wealth and power.”
gptkbp:notableStores gptkb:The_Ascent_of_Money
Money: The Unauthorized Biography
Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal
The Gold Standard: A History
The History of Money
gptkbp:pageCount 368
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:John_Wiley_&_Sons
gptkbp:releaseYear 2000