David Ramsay (1749–1815)
Autor de The History of the American Revolution
Sobre El Autor
David Ramsay attended Trinity, Cambridge, where he became fascinated with twentieth-century history, particularly the two world wars and Winston Churchill. He lives in Indian Wells, California.
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Series
Obras de David Ramsay
The history of the revolution of South-Carolina, from a British province to an independent state (1787) 18 copias
The History of South Carolina from its First Settlement in 1670 to the Year 1808. 2 Volume Set. (1809) 6 copias
David Ramsay, 1749-1815 : Selections from his Writings (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. New series… (1965) 2 copias
The history of the revolution of South-Carolina, from a British province to an independent state. By David Ramsay, M.D.… (2010) 1 copia
History of South Carolina: From Its First Settlement in 1670 to the Year 1808; Volume 1 (2018) 1 copia
The History of the American Revolution. By David Ramsay, M.D. In two Volumes. Volume I[-II]. of 2; Volume 1 (2018) 1 copia
Obras relacionadas
The Debate on the Constitution, Part Two: January 1788 to August 1788 (1993) — Contribuidor — 684 copias
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1749-04-02
- Fecha de fallecimiento
- 1815-05-08
- Género
- male
- Lugares de residencia
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA - Educación
- Princeton University (1765)
University of Pennsylvania (M.D., 1773) - Ocupaciones
- U.S. Congressman
historian
physician - Organizaciones
- Continental Congress
South Carolina Senate
Miembros
Reseñas
También Puede Gustarte
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Estadísticas
- Obras
- 34
- También por
- 3
- Miembros
- 276
- Popularidad
- #84,078
- Valoración
- 4.3
- Reseñas
- 2
- ISBNs
- 37
- Favorito
- 1
The Lusitania when Cunard put her in to service in 1907 was one of the most advanced liners on the high seas; she was the first express liner on the Atlantic routes to have steam turbines to generate her power and outclassed all her rivals. She was a success on the New York routes and was very much a commercial success, and also had regular passengers.
When a German U-Boat sunk her on 7th May 1915 there was a very heavy loss of life and was one of the major times there were mass casualties amongst civilians rather than military personnel. After the sinking Captain William Turner had to defend himself from charges of incompetence from all sides and had to fight to defend his previously excellent reputation. The sinking was condemned by the allied countries and neutral alike especially the savagery of the attack.
Since the sinking many myths have grown from it, such as the ship was carrying gold, or that it was carrying German Spies who were about to be arrested. Since that day so many legends and conspiracy theories have grown, some encouraged by the Germans propaganda at the time.
David Ramsey through some excellent research delves in to the history of the ship, the challenges that the Lusitania faced both prior to the war and also during the war, and the political recriminations after its sinking. This is one of the most fascinating studies in to a maritime disaster that really did have world changing consequences, and various myths have grown since.
This really is a well researched, well written account that all those who read it will enjoy, as the writing is engaging and it is well illustrated throughout with maps and pictures. Ramsey also reminds us that The Lusitania took 18 minutes to sink and that 1,198 people lost their lives, or 39% of those on board had survives, compared to the Titanic which took over 2 hours to sink and only 32% survived.
This is an excellently updated book for historian, enthusiast and general reader alike.… (más)