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Discover the compelling narrative in 'Images of the Past: A Century of Man-Made Disasters' by Nigel Blundell, a BRAND NEW paperback that unfolds the catastrophic tales of the 20th century. This detailed catalogue of disasters chronicles the significant man-made calamities that forever altered human history. As industrialization surged, the frequency and scale of these tragic events increased, leading to unprecedented occurrences of human-created catastrophes. Within its 160 pages, this insightful book highlights infamous disasters including the harrowing Tenerife airport collision, where two jumbo jets collided, claiming countless lives. It also revisits the tragic Aberfan disaster, where a Welsh village was engulfed by a devastating landslide, burying schoolchildren beneath. Furthermore, the chilling account of the Challenger space shuttle explosion illustrates how key warnings were neglected, resulting in the loss of seven brave astronauts. The catastrophic incident at Chernobyl serves as a painful reminder of technological hubris and its grave consequences. Each disaster is a stark reminder of how folly and greed frequently intertwine with human fate. Yet, amidst the stories of calamity, Blundell captures the indomitable human spirit through acts of resilience, heroism, and selflessness. This essential read is a poignant reflection on our shared history, providing invaluable insights into the human condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Fast delivery available across New Zealand, ensuring you receive your copy of this vital historical account promptly.
By Blundell, Nigel
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 160
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
This book is a catalogue of disaster - literally. Within its pages are the major man-made calamities that shocked the world throughout the twentieth century. It was a period during which the power and scale of industrialisation changed the planet, an unforeseen consequence being the creation of more human-created catastrophes than ever before experienced. The events recorded here include the needless carnage of history's worst air disaster when two jumbo jets collided on the island of Tenerife. We recall the horrors of Aberfan, the Welsh village in which schoolchildren were buried alive. The story of the explosion aboard the Challenger space shuttle reveals how warnings that were ignored led to the deaths of seven astronauts. And we report on the failings that caused the nuclear nightmare at Chernobyl, a poisonous blot on the face of the globe. These and the other misadventures in this book were all man-made and, it seems, just waiting to happen. A further link between these horrific events is that they were all caused by either folly or greed - or both. But despite the tales of monstrous misfortune, many also produced heart-lifting stories of human resilience, selflessness, sacrifice and heroism. AUTHOR: Nigel Blundell is a journalist who has worked in Australia, the United States and Britain. He spent twenty-five years in Fleet Street before becoming a contributor to national newspapers. He is author of more than 50 factual books, including best sellers on royalty, history, mystery and cr
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Fast delivery available across New Zealand, ensuring you receive your copy of this vital historical account promptly.
By Blundell, Nigel
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 160
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
This book is a catalogue of disaster - literally. Within its pages are the major man-made calamities that shocked the world throughout the twentieth century. It was a period during which the power and scale of industrialisation changed the planet, an unforeseen consequence being the creation of more human-created catastrophes than ever before experienced. The events recorded here include the needless carnage of history's worst air disaster when two jumbo jets collided on the island of Tenerife. We recall the horrors of Aberfan, the Welsh village in which schoolchildren were buried alive. The story of the explosion aboard the Challenger space shuttle reveals how warnings that were ignored led to the deaths of seven astronauts. And we report on the failings that caused the nuclear nightmare at Chernobyl, a poisonous blot on the face of the globe. These and the other misadventures in this book were all man-made and, it seems, just waiting to happen. A further link between these horrific events is that they were all caused by either folly or greed - or both. But despite the tales of monstrous misfortune, many also produced heart-lifting stories of human resilience, selflessness, sacrifice and heroism. AUTHOR: Nigel Blundell is a journalist who has worked in Australia, the United States and Britain. He spent twenty-five years in Fleet Street before becoming a contributor to national newspapers. He is author of more than 50 factual books, including best sellers on royalty, history, mystery and cr