Description: Gold lies at the heart of human history. From the Big Bang and the formation of ancient empires through gold rushes, gold vaults, and space exploration, this book reveals what makes gold more than simply alluring.
Brief description:
John Haywood studied at the universities of Lancaster, Cambridge, and Copenhagen. He is an expert on the history of early medieval Europe. His authorial credits include Ocean: A History of the Atlantic Before Columbus, The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World, and The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings.
Review Quotes: Combining scientific and historical information, this book traces the uses of gold throughout different civilizations around the world and through time. Unique illustrations incorporate real gold artifacts into drawn and painted scenes, making the object a seamless part of the picture to demonstrate how it was used or worn... This stylish nonfiction title puts a large amount of information into an accessible, appealing format ready to be shared.-- "School Library Journal"