Titanic expert Tim Maltin, whose magnum opus on the history and sinking of the doomed liner will be published in 2012, here reveals in short, snappy and fascinating answers why most of the ''truths'' people are told about the Titanic and the night she sank are mostly untrue. You'll never think the same way about the Titanic again!
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'Tim Maltin has done a fine job of dispelling the myths that have attached themselves to the Titanic saga since the great vessel disappeared beneath the surface of the North Atlantic in the spring of 1912. Carefully researched and meticulously detailed, this book is a worthy addition to the library of anyone who has even a passing interest in the Titanic disaster.' --George Behe, Vice President, Titanic Historical Society 1992-1996
'Tim Maltin has addressed the many questions and myths that have arisen over Titanic but he has gone one further than the average author in that he has brought forth the testimony of the people who were there, coupled with the latest research to back up his work. Maltin s book is a must for any Titanic enthusiast s collection.' --Bruce Beveridge, Founder, Titanic Research and Modeling Association
For once we have a book that addresses some of myths and popular legends that have propagated down the years and been repeated in books, articles, movies, TV documentaries, and most recently on the internet. It is well written with many references to the direct evidence presented first hand by those who were there at the formal inquiries that followed the disaster back in 1912. --Sam Halpern, Titanic researcher and author
'Tim Maltin has addressed the many questions and myths that have arisen over Titanic but he has gone one further than the average author in that he has brought forth the testimony of the people who were there, coupled with the latest research to back up his work. Maltin s book is a must for any Titanic enthusiast s collection.' --Bruce Beveridge, Founder, Titanic Research and Modeling Association
For once we have a book that addresses some of myths and popular legends that have propagated down the years and been repeated in books, articles, movies, TV documentaries, and most recently on the internet. It is well written with many references to the direct evidence presented first hand by those who were there at the formal inquiries that followed the disaster back in 1912. --Sam Halpern, Titanic researcher and author
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Tim Maltin is a British author, historian and TV presenter. He is also one of the world's leading experts on the Titanic and the author of three books on the subject, including 101 Things You Thought You Knew About The Titanic...But Didn't!,Titanic: First Accounts, both published by Penguin, and his latest book Titanic: A Very Deceiving Night, which is the subject of his Smithsonian Channel documentary Titanic's Final Mystery and National Geographic film, Titanic: Case Closed. Tim is also a TV presenter and broadcaster, writing and presenting the above documentaries, as well as the landmark BBC Radio 2 live broadcast, Titanic, Minute by Minute, which he co-wrote and presented with Jeremy Vine, for Titanic's centenary. His style is debunking myths of famous events in history and communicating the true facts in each case in a popular, accessible and engaging way. Tim works in London and lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two children.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book as my kids were studying the titanic at school and I found it very intersting and believable. Unfortunately the school wasn't interested and decided to go with the ususal well know versions of everything
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Very easy to read format presents facts which are otherwise hidden in longer tomes. Some of the things I didn't know turn out to be things I didn't need to know or were only vaguely relevant, for example rumours involving passengers. Exceelent summary of the safety aspects. The author is promising another book on the subject but what more can be added? In summary-good bedtime reading.
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This book is perfect in every way. Whether you are just starting to get interested in Titanic or if you're like myself, have been interested in Titanic for many many years. I must admit at first I was wary of the book because I thought it might have been like most books I have on Titanic, what say the same thing over and over, and I thought I knew everything. But after sitting down and reading this book even after the first page, I was so happy to read things that I have never heard or seen before. Its easy reading, and drags you in the more you read on. I was so dragged into it, I read it in a day.
I love how Tim has set out at the contents page, listing every theory in number, then sets out thoroughout the book, each number and evidence to back up whether its true, false or a possibility. Even some websites where you can see pictures or read stories about Titanic. Its books like this one, what keeps Titanics memory, and story alive, even after 98 years after its sinking.
I love how its got thick pages and hardback cover, and this will be one book I will be keeping to read again and again plus to past down to my daughter when shes old enough to read it and appreciate the story.
The only downside of this book I found was, it could of done with a couple of pictures of maybe Titanic before and after it sunk, and pictures of some passengers what are mentioned in the book, so you can put images to the reading. But it was such a good book, that even without pictures, i couldnt put it down!
I love how Tim has set out at the contents page, listing every theory in number, then sets out thoroughout the book, each number and evidence to back up whether its true, false or a possibility. Even some websites where you can see pictures or read stories about Titanic. Its books like this one, what keeps Titanics memory, and story alive, even after 98 years after its sinking.
I love how its got thick pages and hardback cover, and this will be one book I will be keeping to read again and again plus to past down to my daughter when shes old enough to read it and appreciate the story.
The only downside of this book I found was, it could of done with a couple of pictures of maybe Titanic before and after it sunk, and pictures of some passengers what are mentioned in the book, so you can put images to the reading. But it was such a good book, that even without pictures, i couldnt put it down!
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Published 14 months ago by rinylou
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I thought I knew it all!
This book is an ideal inclusion to any Titanic library or for anyone with a passing interest in the ship.
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The book is reader friendly and you can dip in and out. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kenneth E. Tutton
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A good book
I bought this for my Granddaughter aged 7 who is interested in the Titanic. She was totally absorbed in it. The kind of book you dip into and find lots of information.
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I bought this as a Christmas present. It arrived in good time. I would be happy to purchase items in the future.
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101 questions, 101 answers about Titanic
The book is structured through 101 questions which Tim Maltin and Eloise Aston answer in details. This book is useful, if you have never read anything about Titanic before, like... Read more
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