''Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania'' is a

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written by author Erik Larson. The book looks at the sinking of ''Lusitania'' during

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and the events surrounding the sinking.

Awards

The book was named Book of the Year in the History Category by World Magazine. It won the

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Choice Award for History & Biography in 2015.

Reception

According to Amazon, ''Dead Wake'' was one of the 10 bestselling books of 2015.

References

External links

Book Page on Author's Official Website

''Q&A'' interview with Larson on ''Dead Wake'', March 29, 2015

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Presentation by Larson on ''Dead Wake'', March 27, 2015

Presentation by Larson on ''Dead Wake'', June 6, 2015

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