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Gold. An illustrated encyclopedia. From First Gold Miners to Modern Investors

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Gold. An illustrated encyclopedia. From First Gold Miners to Modern Investors
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When and how did people start using gold? Did this most famous element of Mendeleev’s table manifest itself only in economics and jewelry art? Where are the largest gold deposits in the world? How has gold influenced the course of world history?

This unique book is not just a collection of facts. It is a fascinating journey through the centuries, from the mysterious mines of ancient Egypt to the modern financial markets, where gold remains a symbol of stability and wealth.

Get a chance to find out:
- When did humanity begin to use gold and how did it affect the course of history?
- Where did they find the tomb, which contained so many gold jewels that they could be compared with the treasures of Tutankhamun?
- How much weighed the largest nugget in Russia and in the world?
- Where are the largest gold deposits and how is it determined where to look for new ones?
- When did gold coins come into existence and why did gold become an exchangeable equivalent?
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