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Titanic: Ship of Lost Illusions
Titanic: Ship of Lost Illusions: A Floating Microcosm of Edwardian Society | Kevin Brown
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When it set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage, RMS Titanic was a marvel of modern technology and the latest in luxury, providing a gilded setting and false sense of security for its passengers to act out their imagined ideal lives (…more)
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The prevailing stories around the sinking of the 'Titanic' revolve around social class, gender, & origin. The overall image is one of upper-class British & American men stoically awaiting death whilst dressed in their finest evening suits & waving farewell to their wives. This book examines first-hand accounts from survivors to show it was more nuanced than that. (continued)

OutsmartYourShelf This book was very informative - I've read countless books on the subject & this one provided a different angle on the well-known events. The author discusses & gives evidence for the argument that the events onboard played out the social construction of Edwardian society at large & it seems an argument with merit. Recommended if you are an avid reader of all things Titanic. 4🌟 3mo
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