Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race

SAVE BIG WITH BUNDLES!!!! All bundles from this closet will automatically give you up to a 30% discount. The REAL savings comes because everything you put in a bundle ships in the same box for one shipping price of $7.97 The extraordinary saga that gripped the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War—galvanized by the Sputnik launch in 1957, and culminated by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon in 1969—is chronicled in this uniquely balanced history. With a foreword written by the grandson of Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, Sergei Khrushchev, this lively and compelling account offers behind-the-scenes perspective from both sides. Written by Smithsonian curator Von Hardesty and researcher Gene Eisman, Epic Rivalry tells the story from the American and Russian points f view and shows how each space-faring nation played a vital role in stimulating the work of the other. Scores of rare and powerful photographs recall the urgency, technical creativity, tense drama, and "parallel universes" of the two nations and their space exploration programs. The item pictured is the exact item you are purchasing and is in good condition. No markings or highlighting. We always carefully package & ship generally within one business day or less after purchase. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping in. BL5