A History of Gold and Money: 1450-1920

by Pierre Vilar

Book Overview

For much of human history, the motive force behind war, conquest, social conflict and world exploration has been the drive to acquire gold. From the ancient world of Croesus to the wealthy dynasties... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0860917983
• ISBN13: 9780860917984
• Release Date: December 1991
• Publisher: Verso
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.5"