History of treasures and hoards
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History of treasures and hoards
29.99 €
19.19 €
Tutankhamun's tomb and the gold of the Incas, the treasures of Troy and the helmet of Alexander the Great, the treasures of the Crimea and the gold of the Mughals.... The whole history of mankind is a story of searching for and finding unheard of treasures. Gold beckoned Columbus, looking for the way to India, Schliemann, who discovered Troy, the Knights of the Round Table performed feats in search of the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny. And, they say, somewhere in the middle of the ocean there are real pirate Treasure Islands with treasures of Blackbeard and Henry Morgan ...
Stories about the most famous treasures in the history of mankind, collected in this book - from America to India, from ancient Russia and the Crimea to the Caribbean Sea - gave birth to hundreds of novels and movies. Many of these treasures are still waiting for their Indiana Jones - in secret caves and on the seabed, in the forests and mountains ... And perhaps right under our feet. The book will tell you about the fates of the most famous archaeologists and treasure hunters - selfless enthusiasts and adventurers.
Stories about the most famous treasures in the history of mankind, collected in this book - from America to India, from ancient Russia and the Crimea to the Caribbean Sea - gave birth to hundreds of novels and movies. Many of these treasures are still waiting for their Indiana Jones - in secret caves and on the seabed, in the forests and mountains ... And perhaps right under our feet. The book will tell you about the fates of the most famous archaeologists and treasure hunters - selfless enthusiasts and adventurers.
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