![]() “Despite knowing how the doomed Lusitania’s story ultimately ends, the tense build up to the big event is fantastic. This is a detailed and informative read that is unforgettable." Contrary to popular belief, the sinking of the Lusitania did not draw America into the conflict in Europe - that would take another two years and an invertebrate telegram sent to the Mexican embassy. Larson includes detail illustrating why the British Admiralty was so keen on blaming Captain Turner for the sinking - it turns out that they had their own secrets to keep. There is also an insight into the common passengers and the variety of lives that were being led - from families to individual people - before the destruction of the ship. He keeps a tally of who is who in this drama and fills the pages with important details, from Captain Turner, the flawed and quietly brave commander of the doomed ship, to Captain Schweiger, the U boat commander who killed so many. ![]() "Larson is one of the best narrative historians and this book brings the tragedy of the sinking of the liner Lusitania home in compelling ways. ![]()
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