Much has been written about that great tragedy caused by the ambition and pride of modern man. The sinking of the Titanic It has given for everything, especially for cinema. On that occasion, the publisher Pocket-size re-edit The last night of the Titanic de Walter lord.
On its maiden voyage, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner built to date glided swift, superb and majestic, with the security of what is known to be unsinkable. Outside the ship it was icy calm and the sea was smooth; Inside, the lights and music revealed the atmosphere of party, joy and carefreeness that the passengers had enjoyed since the Titanic dropped anchor. Nothing foreshadowed the tragedy. Around midnight, however, the lookout's cry was heard, announcing an obstacle ahead. The most famous iceberg in history loomed less than two hundred meters away.
Walter Lord has written several best-sellers throughout his career. But he has mainly devoted himself to writing an essay. Among his best-known essays is The Last Night of the Titanic, dedicated to the sinking of the well-known ocean liner, which was made into a movie in 1958. He has also devoted himself throughout his career to dealing with topics such as: The Second World War or expeditions and discoveries.