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Another African people, the Car thaginians, also had the collecting mania. It is certain that after the battle of Cannae Hannibal gathered the gold rings of Roman knights left on the field and filled three Attic medimns with them, - these were the dekalitres of the time. The glorious trophies were buried afterward under the ruins of Carthage. Now and then the Arabs find some of them and make ear-rings of them. One of my friends, a Turkish cavalryman, cleverin argument, bought one of these heroic relics from a Jew of Constan tine; he will die in the persuasion that he possesses the Signet-rings of zemilius Paulus and Terentius Varro.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils mankind's longstanding affinity with collecting. Tracing its origins to ancient civilizations, the author explores the motivations and obsessions of collectors, from the grandiose to the peculiar. Drawing on fascinating historical examples, the author reveals how collecting has served as a reflection of cultural values, social status, and personal quirks. While some collectors are driven by a desire for wealth and fame, others seek solace in nostalgia or fulfillment in the pursuit of elusive artifacts. The author examines the complexities of the collector's psyche, discussing the emotional and intellectual rewards, as well as the potential dangers of this all-consuming passion. This book invites readers to delve into the fascinating world of collecting, shedding light on the human desire to possess, categorize, and preserve fragments of our collective and personal histories. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330782637_0
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