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3) Gold
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English
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This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.
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[1970]
Language
English
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Discusses the authority of the medieval Church, the noble and merchant classes, and the influence of each on medieval society. Includes numerous illustrations from illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, stained glass windows, and other source materials.
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Pub. Date
2013.
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English
Description
Examines the classical Islamic world through its greatest architectural sites and art treasures, providing examples of Islamic architecture, carpets and textiles, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and calligraphy, and showing the evolution of their forms and styles.
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