Linked to a Channel Four television documentary, this is an account of the ocean liner from the mid-19th century to the present. It explores the history of the world's great passenger ships, the lines that operated them, and the people they carried. The story encompasses changing technologies and economies, rivalry between nations, the rise and fall of empires both political and commercial, momentous events such as the sinking of the "Titanic", and the conversion of many liners for use as troopships during World War II, when conditions on board became so appalling that many soldiers died or mutinied. Those who populate the story include poor emigres seeking a new life, shipping magnates and heads of government pitting their ambitions against each other, and the wealthy and famous, travelling in a style very different from that of the steerage passengers. Beginning in the age when steamships revolutionized travel, the book ends with a glimpse of the technology of the 21st century when, it is predicted, there will be floating cities up to four times the size of the largest passenger liner ever built.

The Liners: A Voyage of Discovery - The History of Passenger Ships (Channel Four Book)

Engineering & Transportation

Miller, William H.

McAuley, Rob.

Transportation

Trans-Atlantic Pubns

Linked to a Channel 4 television documentary, this is an account of the ocean liner from the mid-19th century to the present. It explores the history of the world's great passenger ships, the lines that operated them, and the people they carried. The story encompasses changing technologies and economies, rivalry between nations, the rise and fall of empires both political and commercial, momentous events such as the sinking of the "Titanic", and the conversion of many liners for use as troopships during World War II, when conditions on board became so appalling that many soldiers died or mutinied. Those who populate the story include poor emigres seeking a new life, shipping magnates and heads of government pitting their ambitions against each other, and the wealthy and famous, travelling in a style very different from that of the steerage passengers. Beginning in the age when steamships revolutionized travel, the book ends with a glimpse of the technology of the 21st century when, it is predicted, there will be floating cities up to four times the size of the largest passenger liner ever built.

The Liners (A Channel Four Book)

Boxtree Ltd.

Before the nuclear bomb, no weapon evoked as much fear as the battleship, and its destructive power. This accompaniment to a four-part Channel 4 series, relates the story of battleships from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War, and their role in global history.

The Battleships

Science & Math

Johnston, Ian

Technology

Channel 4 Books

A unique study of ocean liners explores the history of passenger ships from the first crossing of the Atlantic by an auxilary steam powered vessel in 1819 to the great cruiseliners of today. It is written by Rob McAuley an award winning producer/director, a filmmaker for 30 years. he has devoted his career to producing programs associated with boats and ships of all types. he assembled authors and experts from around the world &amp; the book is a culmination of five years of his time and passion for the subject. His consultant William Miller has published over 500 articles and 39 books and is an acknowledged expert having been on over 200 cruises in 35 years. This volume provides remarkable insight into a crucial part of maritime history and with it's superb illustrations becomes an excellent reference on Cruise Liners that travelers and researches will wish to add to their library.

The Liners: A Voyage of Discovery

Business & Money

Motorbooks Intl

Before the nuclear bomb, no weapon evoked as much fear as the battleship. Spanning almost two centuries, from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War, this illustrated history explores the rapid evolution of battleship deployment, effectiveness, and design from canvas to steam, timber to steel armor, muzzle-loading cannons to missiles. Special attention is given to the postWorld War I arms race that witnessed the United States, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan vying for the brawniest maritime muscle. Also examined are the effects of advanced submarine and aviation technologies on the battleship, and the results of specific instances like the sinking of the Hood by the Bismarck and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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The Liners: A Voyage of Discovery - The History of Passenger Ships (Channel Four Book)

The Liners (A Channel Four Book)

The Battleships

The Liners: A Voyage of Discovery

The Battleships