Stoned : jewelry, obsession, and how desire shapes the world /
An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers,
[2015]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 356 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780062334695 0062334697 0062334719 9780062334718 |