Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy by Diana Preston

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy

by Diana Preston

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	545 pages
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A Riveting Tale of Disaster and Loss

On May 7, 1915, the RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner, was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland. The disaster claimed the lives of over 1,195 people, including 128 Americans. The sinking of the Lusitania was a major turning point in World War I and helped to bring the United States into the conflict.

In her book, Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy, Diana Preston provides a gripping account of the disaster, its aftermath, and its impact on World War I. Preston draws on extensive research, including interviews with survivors and descendants of the victims, to paint a vivid picture of the events leading up to and following the sinking of the Lusitania.

Preston's book is not only a detailed account of the disaster, but also a meditation on the nature of tragedy and loss. She explores the impact of the sinking on the families of the victims, as well as on the larger community. She also examines the role of the media in shaping the public's perception of the disaster.

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy is a powerful and moving book that sheds new light on one of the most tragic events of World War I. Preston's writing is both informative and emotionally resonant, and she succeeds in bringing the story of the Lusitania to life for a new generation of readers.

Praise for Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy

• "A gripping and authoritative account of one of the most tragic events of World War I. Preston's writing is both informative and emotionally resonant, and she succeeds in bringing the story of the Lusitania to life for a new generation of readers." - The New York Times
• "A meticulously researched and powerfully written account of the sinking of the Lusitania. Preston does a masterful job of weaving together the personal stories of the victims with the larger historical context of the disaster." - The Washington Post
• "A must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, World War I, or the nature of tragedy and loss." - The Guardian

About the Author

Diana Preston is an award-winning historian and author of several books, including The Boxer Rebellion and A Higher Form of Killing: The Secret History of Chemical and Biological Warfare. She is a graduate of Oxford University and holds a PhD in history from the University of California, Berkeley. Preston has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including the BBC's "Timewatch" and "The History Channel's" "Modern Marvels." She lives in London.

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Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy

by Diana Preston

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	545 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE