The Secret History of Gold

byDominic Frisby

Myth, Money, Politics and Power

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The Secret History of Gold unravels the sweeping saga of the world’s oldest, and most treasured, currency. From its origins in the formation of the solar system to its pivotal role in ancient myth, conquest and modern finance, Dominic Frisby reveals how gold has shaped civilisations, built global economies and defined systems of power in ways we often overlook.

Discover how gold has sparked wars, built empires and empowered leaders – from Alexander the Great to Adolf Hitler. As nations like China and Russia mine and hoard gold at record rates, Frisby examines its enduring significance in the digital age and its potential to influence the future of global peace and power.

This is the untold story of gold: its past, its present and the key players that ensure it remains as vital as ever.

About Dominic Frisby

Dominic Frisby is perhaps the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He writes a weekly investment column for Moneyweek about gold. He has also written for publications including the Guardian and the Independent. His one man show, Let’s Talk About Tax was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was turned into a book, Daylight Robbery. He has hosted two financial comedy shows for BBC Radio 4, More Money than Sense with Andy Zatzman, Shazia Mirza and Paul Sinha and Damned Lies with Sir David Spiegelhalter. He has one of the UK’s most popular financial Substacks, The Flying Frisby, with over 17k subscribers.
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  • Imprint: Penguin Business
  • ISBN: 9780241728345
  • Length: 288 pages
  • Price: £22.00
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