Presentation In Phoenixville On RMS Lusitania

The Phoenixville Public Library will host a presentation on the RMS Lusitania on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Room.

One hundred years after the World War I sinking of the Lusitania, historian Roger Arthur will discuss Germany’s justification for the attack, the loss of American lives and America’s response to the sinking.

In the process, he will describe accepted maritime traditions and practices involving shipwrecks and survivors, and address the legal, ethical and moral implications of warfare on civilians in a war zone.

Arthur teaches history at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, PA.

He has also taught adult enrichment courses for the Chester County Night School and the Civil War Institute at Manor College.

He lectures on a variety of historical topics at local libraries, colleges and community groups.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013, Ext. 132.