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Money Talks: British Monarchs and History in Coins
Bob Whittington
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Description for Money Talks: British Monarchs and History in Coins
Paperback. An illustrated story of British Monarchs and history featuring over 60 images of coins. Reveals the hidden stories behind coins and the background to designs. The story of Great Britain from the Iron Age to the present day. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour throughout, c.60 photographs and maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBL; WCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Money Talks is a fast-paced history of the humble British coin, the events which at times literally shaped it and the stories reflected in its creation.It has been used to barter and to bribe, to hold a cloak in place and to pay a king's ransom, been an object of pride and a symbol of courage. The coin has witnessed the great events in history - about kings and queens and the transfer of power - and it speaks to us of generations passed, of battles and heroic deeds, of countries and empires as well as of moments we would ... Read more
Money Talks is a fast-paced history of the humble British coin, the events which at times literally shaped it and the stories reflected in its creation.It has been used to barter and to bribe, to hold a cloak in place and to pay a king's ransom, been an object of pride and a symbol of courage. The coin has witnessed the great events in history - about kings and queens and the transfer of power - and it speaks to us of generations passed, of battles and heroic deeds, of countries and empires as well as of moments we would ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849953160
SKU
V9781849953160
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Bob Whittington
Bob Whittington has written widely on current affairs, finance and history. His most recent book, In The Shadow of Power, tells the story of political spin and manipulation around the world down the centuries.
Reviews for Money Talks: British Monarchs and History in Coins
`Cash still matters to our monarchs. ...British coins have played a huge part in our history. Bob also reveals the hidden stories behind coins' design and how they have been used in wars, to barter, to bribe, and to pay Kings' ransoms'. The Weekly News
`...the perfect companion for a coin collector. ...a well-researched book, but provides the reader ... Read more
`...the perfect companion for a coin collector. ...a well-researched book, but provides the reader ... Read more