I’m delighted to announce my new book, The Secret History of Gold - Myth, Money, Politics and Power, published by Penguin Life.
It tells the epic tale of humanity’s oldest and most treasured currency – from its explosive cosmic origins to its role in the power games of modern geopolitics.
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Here’s the blurb:
Gold (noun): A precious, yellow metal, prized for its beauty. Inert, immune to corrosion, highly malleable though with little utility. Seen as pure wealth.
The Secret History of Gold tells the epic tale of the world’s oldest, and most treasured, currency. From its origins in the formation of the solar system to its role in both ancient myth and modern finance, Dominic Frisby explores, with wit and brevity, how gold has shaped human civilisation.
Gold has inspired men to do the most brilliant – and terrible – things. It has lured explorers, conquerors and thieves. It has sparked wars, it has built empires, it has empowered leaders, good and bad.
What readers have said so far:
“A fabulous, fascinating, fantastical tale, told with panache by a superb taleteller.” Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works.
”It doesn’t just tell you about gold – it makes you feel its weight through history. It’s just so interesting.” Toby Young, Spectator
”Written with both insight and Dominic’s signature humour, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the lengths human beings will go to for the promise of riches.” Rory Sutherland, author of Alchemy.
“This delightful book is a most insightful and enjoyable romp through history and a well-researched, educational tour de force.” James Turk, author of The Money Bubble
”Dominic Frisby’s writings about economics and finance are, like his comedy, intelligent, beautifully crafted and always ahead of the curve. The Secret History of Gold is well-informed, utterly coherent and very, VERY timely.” Liam Halligan, Telegraph
“My most trusted source of information for anything to do with gold,” Konstantin Kisin, Triggernometry
”Well-researched and razor-sharp. Written with passion, principle - and the occasional punchline.” Al Murray, comedian and historian
”Possibly the best-timed book ever,” Merryn Somerset Webb, Bloomberg
”A brilliant, highly readable guide to the most alluring material of all,” Luke Johnson, investor and entrepreneur.
”Understand the history of gold, and you start to see what politicians and central banks would rather you didn’t. Dominic reveals all with clarity and force,” Rob Dix, author of The Price of Money.
if you prefer, here’s a link to Amazon.
Prefer to listen? I hear the audiobook, read by me, is very good ;) Here it is on Audible and via Apple.
Thank you for your support – and stay tuned. I’ll be banging on about gold quite a lot in the coming weeks…
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