Titanic: The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster by Roger Cartwright (English) Hardco

Description: Titanic: The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster by Roger Cartwright, June Cartwright On 15 April 2012, 100 years will have passed since the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic hit an iceberg and foundered in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,513 lives. This title explores the myths and the truths of Titanic. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On 15 April 2012, 100 years will have passed since the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic hit an iceberg and foundered in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,503 lives. Had the disaster not occurred, what is now the best-known ship in the world would have lost the title of the largest liner within just two years. She was certainly not the fastest passenger ship of the time and can be considered a technological throwback, yet Titanic captures the imagination like no other. This book seeks to explore the myths and the truth about Titanic and explores the legacy that has made the ship so well known. Why was she built? Who really owned her? Why was nobody ever proved negligent? How has todays transportation been made safer by Titanic? Have we really learned the right lessons? Perhaps not! Since 1912 there have been worse disasters yet none has replaced Titanic in the popular consciousness. Her legacy exists in procedures, building regulation, navigational practice, statues, poems, novels, movies and even a musical. This book explores why. Notes Based on extensive research by a noted maritime historian, this takes an unusual look at the story of the ill-fated liner by exploring the ships legacy and legendary status. Published to mark the centenary of the disaster, and with 45 b/w illus. Author Biography Roger C. Cartwright is a respected maritime historian and lecturer and gives talks all over the world. An ex-head-teacher, he is also the author of many management texts. He has written a number of books for The History Press including Cruise Britannia, The Saga Sisters and P&O Princess: The Cruise Ships. He lives in Perthshire with this wife June, who is also an avid Titanic and cruise liner enthusiast and historian. Long Description On 15 April 2012, 100 years will have passed since the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic hit an iceberg and foundered in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,503 lives. Had the disaster not occurred, what is now the best-known ship in the world would have lost the title of the largest liner within just two years. She was certainly not the fastest passenger ship of the time and can be considered a technological throwback, yet Titanic captures the imagination like no other. This book seeks to explore the myths and the truth about Titanic and explores the legacy that has made the ship so well known. Why was she built? Who really owned her? Why was nobody ever proved negligent? How has todays transportation been made safer by Titanic? Have we really learned the right lessons? Perhaps not! Since 1912 there have been worse disasters yet none has replaced Titanic in the popular consciousness. Her legacy exists in procedures, building regulation, navigational practice, statues, poems, novels, movies and even a musical. This book explores why. Details ISBN0752451766 Author June Cartwright Year 2011 ISBN-10 0752451766 ISBN-13 9780752451763 Media Book Format Hardcover Publication Date 2011-11-01 Short Title TITANIC Pages 192 Language English Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 910.91634 Illustrations Illustrations Affiliation Perth College Series History Press UK Release Date 2011-11-01 AU Release Date 2011-11-01 NZ Release Date 2011-11-01 Publisher The History Press Ltd Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133486835;

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