{"product_id":"9781803996738","title":"Olympic and Titanic : Triumph and Disaster by Mark Chirnside","description":"`This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes . the Titans \u0026amp; Olympian Gods.' - Steve Hall, Titanic historian and co-author of RMS Titanic in 50 ObjectsIt is impossible to understand Titanic without appreciating the broader context: the development of the White Star Line and its competitors in the preceding decades; Anglo-German competition; the British fear of the `American peril' as foreign capital increasingly controlled British shipping companies; and the relentless advance in shipbuilding and technology.   This definitive volume explores the lead-up to the construction of Olympic and Titanic, providing a step-by-step account of the design process and a look at the financial, logistical and political obstacles the White Star Line had to tackle; the ups and downs of Olympic's maiden season; and Titanic's disastrous end.   Relying on extensive primary-source research and presenting much unpublished data, Olympic \u0026amp; Titanic: Triumph and Disaster is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into this period of maritime history.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369209082229,"sku":"9781803996738","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781803996738.jpg?v=1763552511","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781803996738","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}