Rebels, Pretenders and Imposters

This illustrated and light-hearted volume tells the history of the tradition of pretence and rebellion through the remarkable stories of many individuals who have pictured themselves as kings, queens or presidents.

About the author

Jonathan Williams is a curator at the British Museum, specializing in modern money and Roman and Iron Age coins respectively.

Product details

• Authors: Clive Cheesman, Jonathan Williams
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2000
• EAN: 9780714118055
• ISBN: 978-0-7141-1805-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity