For your reading interest this Lusitania centennial, Mike Poirier has kindly compiled a list of what are, in his opinion, the best Lusitania books to read. Of course, this list is of Mike’s own creation and does not necessarily mean the editor’s (my) endorsement or non-endorsement of any particular book.
Mike is a regular contributor to The Lusitania Resource, he is also a member of the Titanic International Society, and is a long-time researcher of all things Lusitania. He has written many articles for liner publications, contributed to numerous liner books and documentaries. He is also a co-author of the World War I book, Into the Danger Zone: Sea Crossings of the First World War
Eventually, I would like for this website to have a long-overdue section on Lusitania books under the “Multimedia” section, but in the meantime, please enjoy this list of books.
Disappointed that “The Lusitania Story”, by Peeke, Jones and Walsh-Johnson is not included here. Very good book which concentrates on the engineering aspects and facts of the story. The important thing is the writers have finally revealed the hidden Manifest listing the armaments on board.
Many items in that book have debunked Peter. The book is riddled with errors from the passenger list down to spurious claims about lifeboats careening down the deck,smashing into people. Their theories are similar to the spurious claims Colin Simpson made. The book is nothing but rehash.
I would like to have Michael Poirier assessment of the two books published in 2015 – Lusitania and Dead Wake. I found reading both books gave me an excellent understand of the individuals and the events that led to the sinking. What is Michael’s critique of the respect strengths and weaknesses of both books. Are these books the final chapter on the Lusitania or is there more material for another book?
Comments would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Ed Houlihan
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
e-mail edmho@yahoo.com