The Lusitania's Last Voyage (eBook)

A Riveting Tale of Tragedy and Triumph on the High Seas

Jr Charles E. Lauriat (Autor)

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2020
55 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406644025-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Lusitania's Last Voyage," Jr. Charles E. Lauriat delves into the fateful journey of the RMS Lusitania, blending meticulous historical research with a narrative style that captures the tension and tragedy of maritime history. Lauriat artfully interweaves factual accounts, personal testimonies, and thematic explorations of wartime ideology, illuminating the complexities of a world straddling the precipice of conflict in 1915. This book not only chronicles the ship's perilous final voyage but also unravels the societal and political currents that ultimately contributed to its tragic sinking, making a compelling argument for the Lusitania as a symbol of innocence lost amid the horrors of World War I. Charles E. Lauriat, a historian with a profound interest in maritime disasters, draws upon his extensive background in naval history and intricate understandings of early 20th-century geopolitics to produce this gripping narrative. His passion for uncovering forgotten stories of the past is evident throughout the work, revealing how personal narratives can shed light on broader historical events. Lauriat's thoughtful analysis and keen insights invite readers to engage more deeply with the complexities of history and human experience. I highly recommend "The Lusitania's Last Voyage" to history enthusiasts and literary aficionados alike. Lauriat's engaging prose and thorough research create a vivid portrayal of an event that resonates with themes of loss, sacrifice, and the haunting echoes of history. Readers are sure to find this work not only enlightening but also a poignant reminder of the tragedies that shape our collective consciousness.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Schlagworte: 1910s literature • Charles E. Lauriat Jr. • Cultural impact • detailed storytelling • Early 20th Century • Geography • historical fiction • historical narrative • History • history of the United states • Humanities • maritime disaster • Military • Nature • nautical fiction • naval adventure • North America • Physical Sciences • political context • RMS Lusitania story • shipwreck story • sinking of Lusitania • sinking tragedy • tragedy at sea • United States • war novel • world war history • World War I • WWI literature