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The Worldwide History of Beads (Paperback) /anglais

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Foreword: Written by Robert K. Liu
Introduction: Purpose of the Book on Beads
The Origins of Beads
Ancient Times: From the Stone Age to the Roman Empire
Europe: The Late Roman Empire to the Renaissance
Prayer Beads: Their Role and Significance
The World of Islam: Beads in Islamic Culture
The Age of European Expansion: Beads in Global Trade
Africa: Beads in African Culture
The Far East: China, Korea, and Japan
India: Beads in Indian Culture
Central Asia: Beads in Central Asian Culture
Southeast Asia and the South Pacific: Beads in These Regions
Middle and South America: Beads in These Regions
North America: Beads in North American Culture

Since its first publication in 1987 as The History of Beads, this book has become the worlds definitive guide for bead lovers, collectors and scholars. Beautifully packaged with a new cover, this volume now available in paperback is a must-have for devotees of the first edition and for the next generation of bead obsessives and aficionados.