title: Rebels, Pretenders and Imposters
author:  Clive Cheesman 
description: Effectively run societies depend on a degree of acquiescence from citizens. Yet, those who refuse to play by the rules are often compelling figures; we may disapprove of them, but we cannot ignore them. Cheesman and Williams are curators in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum. In their wide-ranging survey, they examine a fascinating collection of misfits, frauds, and losers who have still managed to hold our interest through the ages. Some, such as Adam and Eve, are examined for their symbolic value. Others, such as the Roman emperor Galba, provide enticing examples of men who could have achieved greatness in a different century. Some of the pretenders seem figures of farce, but others rise to the level of tragic heroism. Cheesman and Williams often take a lighthearted, fanciful approach to their subjects. Their book cannot be viewed as a serious work of history, but it is fun and frequently provides interesting observations on how societies cope with those who combat them from the outside. <i>Jay Freeman</i><br /><i>Copyright  American Library Association. All rights reserved</i>
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  # Calling the Plays
  
  
  ### Book Three of The Rebels Series
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Julia Clarke
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © 2019 by Julia Clarke.
  
  
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  **ISBN:** 9781095824795
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Editing: Lisa A. Hollett
  
  
  Cover Design: Julia Clarke in collaboration with Giusy Ame
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  