Beginning with the Homeric epics and the exploits of Alexander the Great, Braudy traces the evolving definition of fame through the ages. He reveals that fame--far from being merely a twentieth-century obsession--has a history whose twists and turns have shaped the nature of our heroes, as well as our own desires for achievement and recognition.
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Beginning with the Homeric epics and the exploits of Alexander the Great, Braudy traces the evolving definition of fame through the ages. He reveals that fame--far from being merely a twentieth-century obsession--has a history whose twists and turns have shaped the nature of our heroes, as well as our own desires for achievement and recognition.
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Fair. Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May have highlighting and marginalia, but markings do not interfere with readability. Textbooks do not have accompanying CDs or access codes. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 674 p.
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Various Artists & Photographers. Near Fine- 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Complete number line at copyright page. Illustrated throughout with B&W art reproductions and photographs. Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge wear. Pages [649 including index] clean, mostly unmarked [a few pages with a little highlighting, some faded, from pages 171-238], binding tight and square. PO's blind stamp at title page. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7 3/4"-9 3/4" Tall. 649 pages. Tight binding, clean pages. A hint of very light shelf wear to wraps, otherwise Fine. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. An excellent copy.
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