H. Hauser - L'Or - 1901

Magnificent illustrated edition in its handsome publisher's case binding of this historical, economic and social study devoted to the fundamental role of gold in the evolution of human societies and modern economic systems -

The author first examines the nature and physical properties of this precious metal, its rarity, durability and the reasons why it has stood since Antiquity as a universal symbol of wealth and power -

The work then traces the history of gold exploitation across the great civilizations, mentioning ancient mines, the treasures of eastern and Mediterranean empires, as well as the great gold rushes of modern times that profoundly transformed certain regions of the world -

Henri Hauser also analyzes the decisive role of gold in the formation of monetary systems, explaining how this metal became one of the foundations of international currency and world trade in the contemporary era -

The study also addresses the economic mechanisms related to gold production, fluctuations in supply and demand, and the effects of gold on financial markets and the monetary policies of states -

H. Hauser - Gold - 1901 - Nony & Cie -
363 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the volume in its full green gilt publisher's cloth binding, binding protected by cellophane, slight signs of wear, fine gilded edges, smooth spine nicely illustrated, title and author's name gilded, superb black/gold engraving on the first cover, borders and motifs stamped in black on the second cover -

Good interior condition, slight browning, title pages printed in red and black, volume enriched with beautiful black engravings in text and as plates -

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