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9780199298273
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.Bell, Andrew is the author of 'Spectacular Power in the Greek And Roman City ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780199298273 and ISBN 0199298270.
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