Great Disasters : Catastrophes of the Twentieth Century

by John Canning

Great Disasters and Catastrophes of the 20th Century. Vividly illustrated book, full story of many of the monumental disasters of the 20th century up until about 1974. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0706405463
• ISBN13: 9780706405460
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Octopus Books
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

WHY ARE BRITISH BOOKS SO GOOD?

Great Disasters tells the stories of about 40 different calamities from the Twentieth Century. It begins with the volcanic destruction of St. Pierre in 1902, and concludes with the Guatamalen earthquake of 1976. The chapters are informative and accurate, giving us a fascinating look at a few unfortunate spots on the globe. Each chapter is well illustrated with both color and black and white photographs, some of which have been tinted to good effect. Each catastrophe is covered in only a few pages. Enough to help the reader decide if he wants to research some more fully. Why are British books like this one so good? I have noticed that British publications are usually more creative and interesting than American ones. Perhaps it is because they look at subjects from a global perspective. Or maybe it is that the authors seek to educate their readers as well as entertain them. Whatever the reason, it is hoped there will be more such books to come.