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The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived: How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History

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Book Synopsis: From Santa Claus to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, from Uncle Sam to Uncle Tom, here is a compelling, eye-opening, and endlessly entertaining compendium of fictional trendsetters and world-shakers who have helped shape our culture and our lives. The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived offers fascinating histories of our most beloved, hated, feared, and revered invented icons and the indelible marks they made on civilization, including:

# 28: Rosie the Riveter, the buff, blue-collar factory worker who helped jump-start the Women's Liberation movement
# 7: Siegfried, the legendary warrior-hero of Teutonic nationalism responsible for propelling Germany into two world wars
# 80: Icarus, the headstrong high-flyer who inspired the Wright brothers and humankind's dreams of defying gravity . . . while demonstrating the pressing need for flight insurance
# 58: Saint Valentine, the hapless, de-canonized loser who lost his heart and head at about the same time
# 43: Barbie, the bodacious plastic babe who became a role model for millions of little girls, setting an impossible standard for beauty and style

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Unlock the secrets of our society's most influential figures with "The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived". This captivating book takes you on a journey through the fictional characters, myths, legends, and icons that have shaped our culture and changed our behavior. From Santa Claus to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, each chapter offers fascinating histories of these beloved and revered characters, delving into the indelible marks they have made on civilization.

Discover the surprising impact of characters such as Rosie the Riveter, the iconic symbol of women's empowerment who jump-started the Women's Liberation movement. Explore the role of Siegfried, the legendary warrior-hero who propelled Germany into two world wars, leaving a lasting legacy of Teutonic nationalism. And join the Wright brothers in their pursuit of flight, inspired by the headstrong high-flyer, Icarus, whose dreams of defying gravity ignited humankind's desire to take to the skies.

No discussion of influential characters would be complete without mentioning Saint Valentine, the tragic figure who lost both his heart and head. Learn how this hapless, de-canonized loser inspired a holiday that celebrates love worldwide. Lastly, meet Barbie, the bodacious plastic babe who became a role model for millions of little girls, setting an impossible standard for beauty and style.

Immerse yourself in the enthralling stories of these influential characters and witness firsthand how they have shaped our society. Order "The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived" today and uncover the hidden forces that have molded our culture and set the course of history.

Order now to delve into the captivating world of these influential characters and understand how they have shaped our society.

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