{"title":"Mark Chirnside","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Chirnside’s works transport readers into the realms of maritime history and exploration, blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling. His books offer detailed insights into iconic voyages such as the Titanic disaster and the Olympic, capturing the spirit of adventure and the intricacies of early 20th-century travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of travel and adventure, Chirnside’s narratives provide a richly immersive experience, unveiling hidden tales behind well-known maritime legends. His writing appeals to those fascinated by the intersection of history, engineering, and human endeavour on the high seas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olympic-and-titanic-by-mark-chirnside-9781803996738","title":"Olympic and Titanic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive reference volume on the Olympic Class sister ships, \u003cem\u003eOlympic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e. It is impossible to understand \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e without appreciating the broader context: the development of the White Star Line and its competitors in the preceding decades; Anglo-German competition; the British fear of the 'American peril' as foreign capital increasingly controlled British shipping companies; and the relentless advance in shipbuilding and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis definitive reference volume explores the lead up to the construction of \u003cem\u003eOlympic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e; providing a step-by-step account of the design process; looking at the financial, logistical and political obstacles they had to tackle; the ups and downs of \u003cem\u003eOlympic\u003c\/em\u003e's maiden season in 1911 and 1912; and summarising \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e's disastrous end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on extensive primary source research and presenting much unpublished data, this new book is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into understanding this period of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Chirnside is a well-known maritime author. He has previously written \u003cem\u003eRMS Aquitania: The Ship Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOlympic, Titanic and Britannic: The Olympic Class Ships\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe 'Big Four' of the White Star Fleet\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOceanic: White Star's Ship of the Century\u003c\/em\u003e for The History Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 colour, 157 b\/w illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47703745200364,"sku":"9781803996738","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803996738-olympic-and-titanic.jpg?v=1780602861"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-chirnside.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}