[Jewelry making - Article 00743] - [Orchid] History of Copper

[H.Durstling]

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    Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a good book or books on the history
    of copper? 

    How it was first used, by whom (bronze age I presume); its
    significance and use to major historical cultures (egyptians, greeks,
    romans, other), what wars may have been fought for control of copper
    resources, what national economies or royal fortunes may have been
    built on control of copper mines (eg Sweeden & the "Kopperberg");
    primitive, medieval, and eighteenth century smelting techniques;
    biggest copper mines than and now....all that sort of
    thing...strategic uses of the metal...curious anecdotes & facts... 

Cheers & thanks for any pointers,
Hans Durstling
Moncton, Canada

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