The History of Gold

Author: Xiang Zhonghua
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The history of gold is almost as ancient as the history of humanity. Over 12,000 years ago, since humans discovered and recognized gold, it has ignited various passionate emotions in their hearts. Whether viewed as eternal wealth or beautiful and noble adornment, humans have embarked on a long pursuit of gold ever since. The History of Gold will analyze in detail this spiritual mark that has shaped the character of the Chinese nation. The book is divided into nine chapters, including topics such as the cradle of gold, the Shang and Zhou dynasties: gold ornaments as supporting characters, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods: the childhood of luxury goods, the gold artifacts of the Qin and Han dynasties: the alchemy of immortality, the gold artifacts of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties: Western charm in chaos, and the golden carnival of the Tang Dynasty, among others.