The sinking of the "Titanic" is a subject of perennial fascination. Yet, argues the author of this book, the real "Titanic" story is even more intensely thought-provoking than the conventional version, overlaid with cliche and myth. He re-tells the story, focusing on a few individuals.
The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate readers and filmgoers. Author Stephen Cox maintains that the true stories of those onboard are even more compelling than the fictionalized tale told in James Cameron's box-office smash. Cox retells the real story in human terms, by focusing on a few individuals. Through these survivors' firsthand accounts, he uncovers the fatal decisions that underlay the events.
