Battle For The Big Top
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Battle For The Big Top
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Author : Les Standiford
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-06-15
Battle For The Big Top written by Les Standiford and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with History categories.
“Les Standiford takes us under the big top and behind the curtain in this richly researched and thoroughly engaging narrative that captures all of the entrepreneurial intrigue and spirit of the American circus.” —Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the Grove Millions have sat under the “big top,” watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men whose creativity, ingenuity, and determination created one of our country’s most beloved pastimes. In Battle for the Big Top, New York Times–bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings—James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling—all vied for control of the vastly profitable and influential American Circus. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business acumen, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers and anyone fascinated by the American experience.
Battle For The Big Top
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Author : Les Standiford
language : en
Publisher: Public Affairs
Release Date : 2021-06-15
Battle For The Big Top written by Les Standiford and has been published by Public Affairs this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with Business & Economics categories.
A New York Times bestselling author writes the untold story of three Golden Age titans and the confrontations, cutthroat business strategies, and eccentric personalities that built the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus. Millions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus. Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus. New York Times bestselling author Les Standiford recreates a remarkable era when a community-without regard for gender, creed, or nationality--would be captivated by the spectacle created by three diversely talented individuals who transcended the ordinary. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business strategies, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers everywhere.
Fall Of The Big Top
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Author : David Lewis Hammarstrom
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2007-10-31
Fall Of The Big Top written by David Lewis Hammarstrom and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-31 with Social Science categories.
Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight--has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls "circus ballet." Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.
Wine And War
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Author : Donald & Petie Kladstrup
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-09-01
Wine And War written by Donald & Petie Kladstrup and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the vineyards, wine caves, and cellars of France as war and occupation came to the country winemakers acted heroically not only to save the best wines but to defend their way of life. These are the true stories of vignerons who sheltered Jewish refugees in their cellars and of winemakers who risked their lives to aid the resistance. They made chemicals in secret laboratories to fuel the resistance and fled from the Gestapo when arrests became imminent. There were treacheries too, as some of the nation's winemakers supported the Vichy regime or the Germans themselves and collaborated. Donald Kladstrup is a retired American network correspondent. He and his wife Petie have accumulated these fascinating stories, told with the pace and action that will fascinate fiction and non-fiction readers alike.
Battle Of Big Bethel
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Author : J. Michael Cobb
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2013-10-19
Battle Of Big Bethel written by J. Michael Cobb and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-19 with History categories.
“A comprehensive study of the Civil War’s first major battle . . . well leavened with strategic and political context” (Robert E. L. Krick, author of Staff Officers in Gray). Battle of Big Bethel is the first full-length treatment of the small but consequential June 1861 Virginia battle that reshaped perceptions about what lay in store for the divided nation. The successful Confederate defense reinforced the belief most Southerners held that their martial invincibility and protection of home and hearth were divinely inspired. After initial disbelief and shame, the defeat hardened Northern resolution to preserve their sacred Union. The notion began to take hold that, contrary to popular belief, the war would be difficult and protracted—a belief that was cemented in reality the following month on the plains of Manassas. Years in the making, Battle of Big Bethel relies upon letters, diaries, newspapers, reminiscences, official records, and period images—some used for the first time. The authors detail the events leading up to the encounter, survey the personalities as well as the contributions of the participants, set forth a nuanced description of the confusion-ridden field of battle, and elaborate upon its consequences. Here, finally, the story of Big Bethel is colorfully and compellingly brought to life through the words and deeds of a fascinating array of soldiers, civilians, contraband slaves, and politicians whose lives intersected on that fateful day in the early summer of 1861. “The authors do a wonderful job of describing the motivations and mindsets of both the U.S. and Confederate soldiers at the outset of the conflict and handle slavery very effectively throughout.” —Edward L. Ayers, author of The Thin Light of
Battle For The Big Sky
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Author : David C.W. Parker
language : en
Publisher: CQ Press
Release Date : 2014-10-10
Battle For The Big Sky written by David C.W. Parker and has been published by CQ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-10 with Political Science categories.
Battle for the Big Sky delves into one of the few competitive races of the 2012 election: the US Senate campaign in Montana. Author David C.W. Parker was granted exceptional access by both candidates over the 21 months preceding the election, allowing him to tell the story of the race in rare and fascinating detail, while also exploring the impact of Citizens United and so-called "dark money" on the campaign. The Montana setting offers readers a view into the rising political influence of the West, the importance of "place" in politics, and the impact of congressional styles and constituent relationships on campaigns and elections. Parker skillfully weaves political analysis into his narrative and places the race in the broader context of congressional elections and the research literature.
The Battle Of Bretton Woods
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Author : Benn Steil
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2013-02-24
The Battle Of Bretton Woods written by Benn Steil and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-24 with Business & Economics categories.
Recounts the events of the Bretton Woods accords, presents portaits of the two men at the center of the drama, and reveals Harry White's admiration for Soviet economic planning and communications with intelligence officers.
The Best Of Battle
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Author : John Wagner
language : en
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
Release Date : 2009
The Best Of Battle written by John Wagner and has been published by Titan Books (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Graphic novels categories.
Includes episodes of "Battle's" stories.
Under The Big Top
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Author : Courtney Ryley Cooper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1923
Under The Big Top written by Courtney Ryley Cooper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1923 with Circus categories.
The Battle
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Author : Arthur C. Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2011-07-05
The Battle written by Arthur C. Brooks and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-05 with Political Science categories.
America faces a new culture war. It is not a war about guns, abortions, or gays -- rather it is a war against the creeping changes to our entrepreneurial culture, the true bedrock of who we are as a people. The new culture war is a battle between free enterprise and social democracy. Many Americans have forgotten the evils of socialism and the predations of the American Great Society's welfare state programs. But, as American Enterprise Institute's president Arthur C. Brooks reveals in The Battle, the forces for social democracy have returned with a vengeance, expanding the power of the state to a breathtaking degree. The Battle offers a plan of action for the defense of free enterprise; it is at once a call to arms and a crucial redefinition of the political and moral gulf that divides Right and Left in America today. The battle is on, and nothing less than the soul of America is at stake.