RMS Lusitania

Very interesting & well written. I learned many points of history here that I had not heard anywhere else. The author is an intellectual that makes history come alive.

A well documents and easy to read background on the RMS Lusitania and the hsitorical events for the town of Cobh in County Cork Ireland that bore the brunt of the rescue and recovery of the victims and the impact it had on the rescuers and care givers. Had the chance to meet the Author Dr. Michael Martin while visitin Cobh which enhanced the impact of his book. He debunks a number of the fables and myths of the incident and its impact on the USA. An interesting read...especially if you like history.

Gripping, heart stopping reality by a pull no punches author.Truly the truth of this disaster far outruns fictionI met the author in Cob not long ago and his presentation to ourSmall group was much too brief. I am so glad to read this remarkable account of this human tragedy told with such consummate skill.

Wonderful! I decidedly in-depth inquiry that continually unfolds with exceptional detail. Especially good for people who love history and/or great detective work. With the added gift of a seasoned Irish storyteller.

a Brief book on the Lusitania disaster and its result covering two of the controversies as far as blame and impact

I agree with the first 3 reviewers who reviewed this. I have got a few extra copies now and then to give to others. A neat paperback of under 200 pages and an excellent and clear read. Chapters and information clearly laid out on issues and facts of the attack and sinking of the liner at the time in less than 20mins and what has been discovered since the attack in 1915 during WWI. Over 1000 passengers and crew drowned, but over 700 survived as local boats from Cobh (then known as Queenstown) and Kinsale rushed to the scene to pick them up, 7 to 8 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale. It did not bring the US into the war immediately. The US entered the war in the summer of 1917 after a vote by Congress in April 1917 after an attack by Germany on 7 US merchant ships. I give this book a perfect 10. His book also looks at the issues leading up to and after the attack on the Lusitania and the book deserves to be better known and a wider readership. It was very nicely written by Cobh local historian Michael Martin.

The new book of Michael Martin about the Lusitania puts a new sight on the topic. Well researched- thank you, Michael!

very enjoyable read,