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Dead Wake

Dead Wake

The Last Crossing Of The Lusitania
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
480
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Erik Larson masterfully recounts the final voyage of the Lusitania, a story many believe they know but few truly understand. He vividly portrays the escalating tensions of World War I and the fateful journey of the ship, contrasting the lives of those aboard with the German U-boat hunters. This account brings to life the era's prominent figures, including President Woodrow Wilson, as he navigates personal grief and the looming global conflict.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseInformativeReflectiveAtmospheric
Survival

Genres

History Military History World War I

About the author

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Erik Larson

Erik Larson is the author of the international bestseller Isaac's Storm won an Edgar Award for fact-crime writing. His latest book, In the Garden of Beasts: Love Terror and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, has been acquired for publication in 20 countries and optioned by Tom Hanks for a feature film. Erik is a former features writer for The Wall Street Journal and Time. His magazine stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper's and other publications. Source: G...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dead Wake based on a true story?

    Erik Larson meticulously reconstructs the events surrounding the sinking of the Lusitania, drawing on extensive historical research to tell the true story of the ship's final voyage and the geopolitical climate of World War I.

  • How does Dead Wake compare to Erik Larson's other books?

    Like his other works such as "The Devil in the White City" and "In the Garden of Beasts," "Dead Wake" blends narrative storytelling with rigorous historical research, focusing on a specific historical event and the individuals involved. It maintains his signature style of weaving together multiple perspectives to create a vivid and immersive historical account.

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