The Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era

The Titanic: The Ship of Dreams is a meticulously researched and masterfully crafted account of one of history's most tragic events.

Gareth Russell takes readers on an immersive journey through the lives of six notable passengers, including Lucy Leslie, Countess of Rothes; Tommy Andrews, son of the British Empire; John Thayer and his son Jack, American captain of industry; Ida Straus, Jewish-American immigrant; and Dorothy Gibson, American model and movie star.

With unprecedented access to previously unpublished sources, deck plans, journal entries, and surviving artifacts, Russell peers through the portholes of these first-class travelers to reveal the intricate web of social, technological, political, and economic forces that shaped their lives and the world they lived in.

Through their intertwining stories, he recounts the intimate details of their experiences on board the Titanic, from the opulence of first class to the desperation of those fighting for survival in the icy waters of the North Atlantic.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in history, social change, and the human story behind one of the most significant events of the 20th century.