| The Rise and Fall of the Titanic As we've noted the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there have been plenty of news stories, documentaries and movies to note the event. Titanic: The Unfolding Story as Told by the Daily Mirror tells the story of the disaster with news reports from a century ago, as the ship was built and launched and after it sank. |
 This book offers a unique insight into this terrible, yet endlessly fascinating, disaster. It tells the whole story from the commissioning of the Titanic and her sister ship the Olympic, following their construction, launches and maiden voyages, through to the Titanic's demise, the immediate aftermath, and the very public investigations into the disaster on both sides of the Atlantic. Based on the words of contemporary newspaper reports, the story comes alive as it never has before. The depth of detail is fascinating, revealing fresh insights into a tragedy that continues to captivate us today. Use of contemporary newspaper photography and iconic images all help to make this book one of a kind. |
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