Beneath the Big Top: A Social History of the Circus in Britain by Steve Ward

Beneath the Big Top: A Social History of the Circus in Britain

Steve Ward

224 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction essays history informative reflective medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Beneath the Big Top is a social history of the circus, from its ancient roots to the rise of the 'modern' tented travelling shows. A performer and founder of a circus group, Steve Ward draws on eye-witness accounts and contemporary interviews to e...

Read more

Community Reviews

Loading...

Content Warnings

Loading...