The Secret History of Gold Myth Money Politics and Power

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The first definitive biography of gold; the metal that has shaped our world - and may yet determine its future.

The Secret History of Gold tells the epic tale of the world's oldest, and most treasured, currency. From its origins in the formation of the solar system to its pivotal role in both ancient myth and modern finance, Dominic Frisby explores, with wit and brevity, how gold has defined the entire course of human civilisation.

Gold has inspired men to do the most brilliant - and terrible - things. The most stolen metal in history, it has lured explorers, conquerors and thieves. It has sparked wars, it has built empires, it has empowered leaders - from Alexander the Great to Adolf Hitler - good and bad. As nations today such as China and Russia mine and hoard gold at record rates, Frisby examines its enduring significance in the digital age and its potential to influence global peace and power.

This is the untold story of gold- its past, its present and its future.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241728345
Published: August 2025

Number of pages: 288
Width: 162 mm
Height: 242 mm
Depth: 26 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd