{"title":"Linda Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLinda Simon\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her insightful exploration of historical themes. With a keen eye for detail, Linda Simon delves into the rich past to offer readers a vivid picture of bygone eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Greatest Shows on Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a captivating journey into the history of circus entertainment. In this book, Simon weaves a fascinating narrative that chronicles the evolution of circus performances, providing a window into the cultural and social impact of these spectacles throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Simon's books are a perfect blend of meticulous research and engaging storytelling, making them a must-read for history enthusiasts and those curious about the military and cultural milestones that have shaped human society. Her ability to bring historical events to life with clarity and enthusiasm ensures that readers are both educated and entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection and discover the captivating world of history and military chronicles through the lens of Linda Simon. Each book promises an enlightening experience, shedding light on the stories and events that have defined our world. Dive in and let her narratives guide you through the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-greatest-shows-on-earth-by-linda-simon-9781789147032","title":"The Greatest Shows on Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Step right up!' and buy a ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth - the Big Top, containing death-defying stunts, dancing bears, roaring tigers, and trumpeting elephants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circus has always been home to the dazzling and the exotic, the improbable and the impossible - a place of myth and romance, of reinvention, rebirth, second acts, and new identities. Asking why we long to soar on flying trapezes, ride bareback on spangled horses, and parade through the streets in costumes of glitter and gold, this captivating book illuminates the history of the circus and the claim it has on the imaginations of artists, writers, and people around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling back to the circus's early days, Linda Simon takes us to eighteenth-century hippodromes in Great Britain and intimate one-ring circuses in nineteenth-century Paris, where Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso became enchanted with aerialists and clowns. She introduces us to P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the enterprising Ringling Brothers and reveals how they created the golden age of American circuses. Moving forward to the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia and to New York City's Big Apple Circus and the grand spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, she shows how the circus has transformed in recent years. At the center of the story are the people - trick riders and tightrope walkers, sword swallowers and animal trainers, contortionists and clowns - that created the sensational, raucous, and sometimes titillating world of the circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated and filled with rich historical detail and colourful anecdotes, \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Shows on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant history for all those who have ever dreamed of running away to the circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833637916908,"sku":"9781789147032","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27999363482824.jpg?v=1758471156"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/linda-simon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}