Titanic
It has been more than one hundred years since the RMS Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. The book traces the ship itself from conception and construction through its reputation as arguably the most luxurious vessel to ever travel overseas, and into the disaster that ended its maiden voyage.
The narrative covers the passengers and crew aboard—some of the most illustrious people of the day—alongside the iceberg collision, the sinking, the immediate aftermath, and how the Titanic has been remembered and rediscovered. It highlights stories and themes of love and bravery, cowardice and greed surrounding the loss of the grand ship.
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Book details
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication date
- April 3, 2016
- Print length
- 40 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 978-1096615903
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What to Know Before Reading Titanic
The book begins with the conception and building of the RMS Titanic and presents the ship as a lavish, ambitious engineering project. It then follows the liner to sea, introduces the passengers and crew aboard, and describes the iceberg collision and sinking. Coverage extends to the aftermath and later rediscovery. Expect a focus on people and events and on themes such as love, bravery, cowardice, and greed.
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