Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
by Erik Larson
In Dead Wake, Erik Larson chronicles the Lusitania's last voyage, torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1915 and killing over 1,100 passengers. The account weaves together the ship's opulent journey, the perils of wartime seas, and the political forces that escalated the incident into a catalyst for U.S. entry into World War I.
About This Book
Dead Wake recounts the dramatic final crossing of the Lusitania, a luxury liner that became a casualty of World War I submarine warfare.
Erik Larson draws on historical accounts to detail the ship's journey from New York to Liverpool amid rising tensions between Germany and the Allies.
The book examines the human stories aboard the vessel and the broader context of unrestricted submarine warfare that led to the tragedy.
Larson's narrative style brings the events of 1915 to life, highlighting the intersection of personal destinies and international conflict.
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