When Money Talks: The History of Coins and Numismatics from Antiquity to Pop Culture
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Numismatics, the science of coins, has revealed a vast amount of information about world civilizations that could not have been obtained by any other means. Moreover, with the help of modern technological advancements, it has become even more effective. Coins are an integral part of the economic, social, political, religious, and cultural history of humanity, so without an understanding of this unique perspective, a narrative of our past would be incomplete. In addition to delving into history, this book pays special attention to how coins have appeared in literature and pop culture: from Greek drama and the New Testament to TV series and meme theory.
Historian Frank Holt invites us on a fascinating journey through the history of numismatics, the study of coins - one of the oldest and most important contributions to the arts and humanities. Who invented coins and why? Does minting operate beyond our control, as if it had a mind of its own? How has this changed world history and culture? What is numismatics...
Author:
Author:Frank Holt
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Science & Math
- Category:Chiromantia & Esoteric & Numerology
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x14.5x3.2 cm
Series:
Series:Denis Peskov's Outlook
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
Product type:
Product type:partial lacquering
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-168940-7
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