Olympic and Titanic

'This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes. the Titans & Olympian Gods. '. - Steve Hall, Titanic. historian and co-author of RMS Titanic in 50 Objects. It is impossible to understand Titanic. 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. This definitive volume explores the lead-up to the construction of Olympic. and Titanic. , providing a step-by-step account of the design process and a look at the financial, logistical and political obstacles the White Star Line had to tackle; the ups and downs of Olympic. 's maiden season; and Titanic. 's disastrous end. Relying on extensive primary-source research and presenting much unpublished data, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster. is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into this period of maritime history.