Geoffrey Jules Marcus

1759 was to quote "Heart of Oak" another of the victories that made 1759 "This wonderful Year". The "ifs" are very far reaching. Without the defeat of the French main battle fleet off the Brittany coast, then the French could have sent a fleet to aid Montcalm at Quebec, no English Canada, and thus, no Justin Bieber. Mr. Marcus created a clear narrative in readable prose. It is a good campaign book showing the value of command of the sea. Sadly, there has not been a reprint of this book, and that is a loss.… (meer)

Quite simply, the pre-discovery bible for Titanic buffs, covering in detail the era, the voyage, the sinking and the courtroom aftermath in both the British and American inquiries. A scholarly work with a treasure trove of information, especially in the discussion in 1912 of the real possibility of both the Titanic having broken in two (true) and having suffered smashed in plating and popped rivets (true) as opposed to the “official” account of a intact sinking as a result of a 300ft gash (both incorrect).. A must own for all serious Titanic buffs, scholars and all around nuts.… (meer)