{"title":"Simon Jarrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Simon Jarrett, an eminent author whose writings delve into the fascinating realms of history and military studies. Known for his meticulous research and insightful perspectives, Jarrett crafts narratives that are both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his compelling works is \u003cem\u003eThose They Called Idiots\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration into the social and historical contexts of intellectual disability. This book invites readers to rethink preconceived notions and offers a detailed analysis of how society's understanding of mental capacity has evolved over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Jarrett's books are a valuable addition to the shelves of anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of historical and military subjects. Whether you are a seasoned historian or someone new to the field, Jarrett’s works provide clarity, context, and an engaging narrative style that brings the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the stories and insights within Simon Jarrett’s collection, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of history and the factors that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"those-they-called-idiots-by-simon-jarrett-9781836390718","title":"Those They Called Idiots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThose They Called Idiots\u003c\/i\u003e traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylum and care in today's society. Using evidence from civil and criminal courtrooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art, and caricature, it explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about intelligence and race, while bringing into sharp focus the lives of people often seen as the most marginalised in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'[A] magisterial history.'\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Fitzpatrick, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Simon Jarrett's elegant and provocative book brings into focus for the first time the history of people with intellectual disabilities over three centuries.'\u003c\/strong\u003e David Turner, Professor of History, Swansea University, and author of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisability in Eighteenth-Century England\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'We should be grateful to Simon Jarrett for telling this complex, compelling and frequently troubling story with such tremendous clarity and style. I can't recommend this wonderful book highly enough.'\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Unwin, writer, playwright, and director\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000827396332,"sku":"9781836390718","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22977793482841.jpg?v=1763308070"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/simon-jarrett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}