Wilful Murder: The Sinking Of The Lusitania

Wilful Murder: The Sinking Of The Lusitania

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Author: Diana Preston
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday, 2002

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

This compelling historical account, Wilful Murder: The Sinking Of The Lusitania, chronicles the tragic 1915 torpedoing of the RMS Lusitania, an event that profoundly impacted the course of World War I. Diana Preston meticulously reconstructs the final voyage, presenting a gripping narrative that details the political machinations, intelligence failures, and human drama surrounding the disaster. The book uncovers the controversies and unanswered questions that have persisted for decades, arguing for a re-evaluation of the circumstances leading to the loss of over a thousand lives. With a tone that is both authoritative and deeply empathetic, this work illustrates the devastating consequences of wartime decisions and the enduring legacy of a maritime tragedy.

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Description

Author: Diana Preston
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday, 2002

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

This compelling historical account, Wilful Murder: The Sinking Of The Lusitania, chronicles the tragic 1915 torpedoing of the RMS Lusitania, an event that profoundly impacted the course of World War I. Diana Preston meticulously reconstructs the final voyage, presenting a gripping narrative that details the political machinations, intelligence failures, and human drama surrounding the disaster. The book uncovers the controversies and unanswered questions that have persisted for decades, arguing for a re-evaluation of the circumstances leading to the loss of over a thousand lives. With a tone that is both authoritative and deeply empathetic, this work illustrates the devastating consequences of wartime decisions and the enduring legacy of a maritime tragedy.