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OverviewAn entertaining and well-researched history of the Hope diamond Since its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Richard Kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. Kurin, a cultural anthropologist, spent more than a decade on the trail of the legendary gem. But the 'curse' that surrounds it, which Kurin puts to rest once and for all, is only one small piece of a long and lustrous story that moves between ancient religion and modern magic, royal power and class rivalry, revenge and greed. Richly illustrated, Hope Diamond works in a grand historical tradition- depicting the specific to reveal the universal. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard Kurin (Richard Kurin) , David J SkortonPublisher: Smithsonian Books Imprint: Smithsonian Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781588344182ISBN 10: 1588344185 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 28 February 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRICHARD KURIN is the Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution. A former Fulbright fellow with a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, he is the author of The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects; Madcap May- Mistress of Myth, Men, and Hope; and Reflections of a Culture Broker- A View from the Smithsonian. Kurin has been awarded the Smithsonian Secretary's Gold Medal for Exceptional Service and the American Folklore Society's Botkin Prize for lifetime achievement. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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