The Titanic For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 1118177665
- ISBN-13
- 9781118177662
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-02-01
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Stephen J. Spignesi
Description
Examines the building of the Titanic, life onboard during its maiden voyage, tragic decisions made that fateful night, the discovery of the wreck and all the controversies surrounding one of the worst naval disasters of all time. Original.
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