Spectacular power in the Greek and Roman city
In the great cities of Greece and Rome, politicians and kings sought to be seen as celebrities rather than as mere administrators or monarchs. This text shows their methods that led to the importance of spectacle in societies the world over as well as giving birth to democracy and republicanism
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2004, 2004
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index