Britannic Myths

Author : Steven O'Brien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1910688509

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Britannic Myths by Steven O'Brien Pdf

Author : Simon Mills
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472954916

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Exploring the Britannic by Simon Mills Pdf

Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea. There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered 59 years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau. In 1996 the wreck was bought by the author of this book, Simon Mills. Exploring the Britannic tells the complete story of this enigmatic ship: her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, and the historical findings resulting from the exploration of the well-preserved wreck over a period of 40 years. With remarkable sonar scans and many never before seen photographs of the wreck, plus the original Harland & Wolff ship plans, not previously published in their entirety, Exploring the Britannic finally details how the mysteries surrounding the 100-year-old enigma were laid to rest, and what the future might also hold for her.

Author : Roger Cartwright,June Cartwright
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780752467719

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Titanic: The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster by Roger Cartwright,June Cartwright Pdf

On 15 April 2012, 100 years will have passed since the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic hit an iceberg and foundered in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,503 lives. Had the disaster not occurred, what is now the best-known ship in the world would have lost the title of the largest liner within just two years. She was certainly not the fastest passenger ship of the time and can be considered a technological throwback, yet Titanic captures the imagination like no other. This book seeks to explore the myths and the truth about Titanic and explores the legacy that has made the ship so well known. Why was she built? Who really owned her? Why was nobody ever proved negligent? How has today's transportation been made safer by Titanic? Have we really learned the right lessons? Perhaps not! Since 1912 there have been worse disasters yet none has replaced Titanic in the popular consciousness. Her legacy exists in procedures, building regulation, navigational practice, statues, poems, novels, movies and even a musical. This book explores why.

Author : R. S. Neale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000289848

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Bath, 1680–1850 by R. S. Neale Pdf

First published in 1981, Bath, 1680–1850 reveals the changing structure of society and its social values as shown in the expansion of the city. The book examines the lives of men and women who lived in Bath and who, as consumers and producers, transformed it from a small Cotswold town built in the vernacular style, into a uniquely spacious Palladian city devoted to the well-being and leisure activities of the wealthy. In doing so, it explores how the changes in Bath emerged in response to the needs of commerce, industry, and its growing working class, and presents the city as a microcosm of the social transformation brought about by the development of capitalism in England. Bath, 1680–1850 will appeal to those with an interest in social and cultural history.

Author : Robert Thacker,C. L. Higham
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9781552382042

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One West, Two Myths II by Robert Thacker,C. L. Higham Pdf

Presents scholarly views on the comparison of the Canadian and American Wests and the various methodologies involved.

Author : Robert Barker
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462828708

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Adventures of Tiberius the Scribe by Robert Barker Pdf

Herein resides the tales of Tiberius of Devin, a young scribe of vast learning, existing in a land of ironic dichotomies. Rome teeters on its final leg as she fades away Tiberius faces the early death throes of the old social order and the barbarian hordes waiting to penetrate the rich Roman Empire. A time of altering circumstances and remerging druidic influence, Tiberius’s interaction with both worlds reflected on these pages. Demon rapes, near death escapes, druid’s enchantment and young lust laced with guilt, village children’s lives in danger and the times of yore revealed in long ago Devin Britannia. A story of the turmoil surrounding the world’s greatest sorcerer’s {Merlin’s} nativity, and the uneasy ground the Roman world stood on.

Author : Christopher Hodgkins
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780826262943

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Reforming Empire by Christopher Hodgkins Pdf

Shakespeare, Daniel, Herbert, Swift, Johnson, Burke, Blake, Austen, Browning, Tennyson, Conrad, Forster, and finally the anti-Protestant Waugh. Written in a lively and accessible style, Reforming Empire will be of interest to all scholars and students of English literature."--Jacket

Author : Daragh Smyth
Publisher : Merrion Press
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788551373

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Earthing the Myths by Daragh Smyth Pdf

In Ireland, the link between place and myth is strong, and there is no more enlightening way to understand the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, and its relationship to our true history, than by reading the landscape. Earthing the Myths is an engaging and exhaustive county-by-county guide to the vast number of fascinating places in Ireland connected to myth, folklore and early history. Covering the period 800 BC to AD 650, this book spans the Late Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the early Christian period, and explores the ways in which the land evolved, and with it our catalogue of myths and legends. Smyth chronicles sites the length and breadth of the country, where druids, fairies, goddesses, warriors and kings all left their mark, in tales both real and imagined. With over one thousand locations recorded, from Rathlin Island to the Beara Peninsula, Earthing the Myths breathes life into places throughout Ireland that find their origins in our pre-Christian and pre-Gaelic past, and shows that they still possess unique wisdom and vibrant energy.

Author : Ronald L. Grimes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038398934

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The Divine Imagination: William Blake's Major Prophetic Visions by Ronald L. Grimes Pdf

Author : Signe Fuchs
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1503244458

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Mythology of the Celts by Signe Fuchs Pdf

Signe Anita Fuchs Mythology of the Celts A comprehensive overview Signe Anita Fuchs is an academic painter, and PhD historian and geographer. Since her youth, she is fascinated by the Celtic mythology, which also motivated her to look closely into the Irish - Gaelic language. By 2012, she published in e-book format "The Ancient People" and "With Harp and Sword," two historical novels from the Celtic era, as well as "The Powers of Annwn," a paraphrase of the Mabinogi, the collection of Welsh mythology , which are available in German language since 2013 by Amazon Create Space as paperbacks. In this book, she now gives an insight into the rich source material that inspired her as a writer and as a visual artist. The work contains comments about the Irish and the Welsh pronunciation and these three chapters: "The Gaelic - Irish sagas and the world of the gods", "The Britannic - Welsh - Breton myths" and "The Druids", as well as an extensive bibliography. The text is brief, organized systematically, easily comprehensible and therefore for students, researchers and all interested readers alike well suited.

Author : William Nicolson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11614928

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Myth and Religion; Or an Enquiry Into Their Nature and Relations by William Nicolson Pdf

Author : R. Howells
Publisher : Springer
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999-03-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230510845

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The Myth of the Titanic by R. Howells Pdf

The first critical analysis of the Titanic as modern myth, this book focuses on the second of the two Titanics . The first was the physical Titanic , the rusting remains of which can still be found twelve thousand feet below the north Atlantic. The second is the mythical Titanic which emerged just as its tangible predecessor slipped from view on 15 April 1912. It is the second of the two Titanics which remains the more interesting and which continues to carry cultural resonances today. The Myth of the Titanic begins with the launching of the 'unsinkable ship' and ends with the outbreak of the 'war to end all wars'. It provides an insight into the particular culture of late-Edwardian Britain and beyond this draws far greater conclusions about the complex relationship between myth, history, popular culture and society as a whole.

Author : J.J. Brunette
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781456649944

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Forging the Titan by J.J. Brunette Pdf

Discover the Titanic's Forgotten Sister: A Saga of Ambition, Tragedy, and Legacy Step into a world where grand dreams of engineering marvels on the high seas were born, a world where ambition and tragedy collide in the story of the largest ship of her time. Forging the Titan: The Birth and Death of HMHS Britannic takes you on an unparalleled historical journey, from the spark of conception in the minds of visionary designers and builders to the chilling moment when the ocean claims one of its greatest technological masterpieces. Immerse yourself in the detailed chronicles of how the HMHS Britannic was conceived as the pinnacle of naval architecture, only to be repurposed as a wartime hospital ship before she could ever embrace her intended destiny. The sister ship to the infamous Titanic, Britannic's tale is one of heroism, innovation, and the human spirit's resilience. Explore the heights of human ingenuity in the construction of this behemoth, from the bustling Harland & Wolff Shipyard to the cutting-edge technological advancements that were poised to make her maiden voyage unforgettable. Witness the transformation of an ocean liner into a life-saving leviathan, navigating the treacherous waters of wartime, and uncover the stories of those who walked her decks, from builders to nurses, each playing a role in her storied history. As the journey progresses, the mystery of Britannic's final hours unfolds through a gripping account of disaster and survival. Theories, research, and modern-day explorations dive deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding her sinking, offering revelations that have eluded historians for over a century. But the story of the Britannic doesn't end in the depths of the Aegean Sea. Through the eyes of survivors, collectors, and a dedicated community of enthusiasts, Forging the Titan examines the enduring legacy of a ship too often overshadowed by her sister's legacy. From the evolution of maritime safety to the digital reincarnation of this lost titan, discover the ways in which Britannic's spirit lives on. For anyone fascinated by the Titanic, maritime history, or tales of human achievement and tragedy, Forging the Titan: The Birth and Death of HMHS Britannic promises a journey as deep and captivating as the ocean itself. Unlock the story of the ship that time forgot, and let the epic tale of the HMHS Britannic captivate your imagination and touch your heart.

Author : John Stephen Morrill
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 019820325X

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The Oxford Illustrated History of Tudor & Stuart Britain by John Stephen Morrill Pdf

Two centuries of dramatic change are covered by this exciting and richly illustrated new work. Eighteen leading scholars explore the political, social, religious, and cultural history of the period when monarchs based in south east England strove to extend their authority over the whole of the British Isles. The 280 illustrations including 45 colour pictures and 6 maps form an essential part of the book, complementing all aspects of the text.

Author : Caroline Erskine
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317128700

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George Buchanan by Caroline Erskine Pdf

George Buchanan (1506-82) was the most distinguished Scottish humanist of the sixteenth century with an unparalleled contemporary reputation as a Latin poet, playwright, historian and political theorist. However, while his contemporary importance as the scourge of Mary Queen of Scots and advocate of popular rebellion has long been recognised, this volume represents the first attempt to explore the subsequent influence of his ideas and his contested reputation as a political ideologue and cultural icon. Featuring a wide-ranging selection of essays by an international cast of established and younger scholars, the volume explores Buchanan's legacy as an historian and political theorist in Britain and Europe in the two centuries following his death, with particular emphasis on the reception of his remarkably radical views on popular sovereignty and political assassination. Divided into four parts, the volume covers the immediate impact and reception of his writings in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Britain; the wider Northern European context in which his thought was influential; the engagement with his political ideas in the course of the seventeenth-century British constitutional struggles; and the influence of his ideas as well as the changing nature of his reputation through the eighteenth century and beyond. The introduction to the volume not only reviews the material in the body of the collection, but also reflects on the use and abuse of Buchanan's ideas in the early modern period and the methodological issues of influence and reputation raised by the contributors. Such a reassessment of Buchanan and his legacy is long overdue and this volume will be welcomed by all scholars with an interest in the political and cultural history of early modern Britain and Europe.