This volume of the Perspectives on Modern World History series explores the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912, covering historical background, controversies surrounding the disaster, and personal narratives from survivors.; This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp