The Circus: From Rome To Ringling (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161629460)

The Circus: From Rome To Ringling by Earl Chapin May is a comprehensive history of the circus industry. The book traces the origins of the circus back to ancient Rome and follows its evolution through the centuries up to the modern era. May covers the rise of the circus in Europe, its migration to America, and the development of the American circus tradition. The book also explores the lives and careers of some of the most famous circus performers and owners, including P.T. Barnum and the Ringling Brothers. The Circus: From Rome To Ringling is a fascinating and informative look at the history of one of America's most beloved forms of entertainment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Earl Chapin May
ISBN-10: 1161629467
ISBN-13: 9781161629460
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d