Product Description:
GOLD IN THE ANCIENT WORLD - How It Influenced Civilization

The story of how gold influenced the rise and fall of civilizations. The Greeks, Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Romans all valued gold for its beauty and lasting values. A fascinating read for anybody who has fallen under the spell of gold for any reason. Jenifer Mark, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 280 pages with a soft cover. #G-1546100 $15.95

This is Bob Marx's most significant book concerning the shipwrecks of the world and is literally a culmination of more than 50 years of experience and research. He covers all known shipwrecks of both the Old World and New World whose cargoes contained at least $10 million worth of treasures. The World's Richest Wrecks contained many maps collected by Marx and more than 100 photos of shipwrecks treasures and diving salvage operations, many in full color!