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Celebrity in antiquity : from media tarts to tabloid queens
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Celebrity in antiquity : from media tarts to tabloid queens

by Robert Garland

This study explores how fame and self-promotion functioned in the ancient world, examining the lives of historical leaders, sports personalities, and entertainers who captured the public imagination.

Accession 3049 ISBN 9780715634486 Publisher Duckworth (Firm)
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