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Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the author of Seven Wonders of the Industrial World, another highly anticipated TV tie-in charting the shocking but true story behind the space race and the ruthless, brilliant scientists who fuelled it. The end of the Cold War finally reveals a generation of secrets and cover-ups, bringing a historical opportunity: the unmasking of the true heroes and villains behind the biggest race of mankind. This is one of the greatest stories in world history, beginning in the bloody throes of the Second World War and spanning through to the moon landings. With the two superpowers pitched against one another during the Cold War, this is the race to create the most powerful rocket and dominate the world, culminating in 1969's 'giant leap for mankind'. The most pioneering and high-risk experiments ever undertaken cost untold millions and hundreds of lives as mistakes were made, some too horrific to be made public. It is a tale that plays out against a backdrop of communism and espionage. Buried within this multi-million-dollar battle between nations are the dramatic accounts of the individuals whose passion to be the winner of this dream at any cost. With ex-Nazi Wernher von Braun on the American side pitted against the enigmatic Sergei Korolev on the Soviet side, this revealing new history shows the extent to which politics and personal ambition combined to create an explosive race for the glory of victory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. 1688391455. 7/3/2023 1:37:35 PM.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007212992ISBN 13: 9780007212996
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Space Race: The Untold Story of Two Rivals and Their Struggle for the Moon This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Published by Fourth Estate 03/10/2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007212992ISBN 13: 9780007212996
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
Seller: Y-Not-Books, Hereford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Bumped edges Next day dispatch. International delivery available. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. 2005-09-05. Fourth Estate. Hardcover. GOOD DJ; Good.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Michael Moons Bookshop, PBFA, Whitehaven, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback, 2005. Original pictorial dustjacket VG. Black cloth very clean. Pages very clean & tight. No inscriptions. Illustrated. 372 pages. The subject is back in the news again with all the tycoons wanting to go further & further. Even taking William Shattner along for the ride.
Published by Fourth Estate 2005, 2005
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
Published by Fourth Estate 2005, 2005
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
softcover super octavo (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
Published by Fourth Estate, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First impression of the true first edition with the no."1" on the publisher's copyright prelims-page, as called for. Illustrated with sixteen pages of black and white and colour plates. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards with satin-blue titles to spine. Blue front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns. Fore-edges of boards rubbed (white coating of jacket has rubbed off onto the board edges). Pages clean. No inscriptions. Spine tight. ***In a near fine colour-illustrated dustwrapper that has not been price-clipped, showing original publisher's price of £20. No tears. No fading. Dustwrapper clean and bright. ***xii prelim-pages plus 372 pages including bibliography and index to the rear. 242 mm x 162 mm. ***'The story of the race into space is marked by the greatest superpower rivalries, political paranoia, and technological feats of the twentieth century. But until now, we have only known half the story. With the end of the Cold War, a generation of secrets and cover-ups has been revealed, bringing a historic opportunity: the unmasking of the true heroes and villains behind the biggest race of mankind. ***In this exhilarating, fast-paced account, Deborah Cadbury pits the Americans' chief rocket designer, ex-Nazi Wernher von Braun, hurriedly white-washed by the US to lead te way, against the obscure Russian engineer Sergei Korolev - a genius known only as the 'Chief Designer' - whose story has long remained a mystery. Both were men of their time, but with visions that were timeless. And both were prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to see the fulfilment of their dreams. ***Von Braun had almost limitless funds and the best minds that could be sourced from the entire globe. Korolev had a budget so tight that initially his engineers used cardboard boxes as drafting tables. They both sent astronauts into space not knowing for sure whether they would ever be seen again. The world watched as the American and Soviet teams, impervious to disaster, took the fight for the coveted prize right up to the wire - but there could only be one winner. ***Deborah Cadbury, in this extraordinary book, combines sheer adventure and nail-biting suspense with a moving portrayal of the human dimension to this epic struggle. Using source materials never before seen, she tells the story of the Cold War, of espionage and ambition, of ingenuity, passion, and the final, mind-bending voyage beyond the bounds of the Earth.' (Quote from inside front of dustwrapper blurb). ***The full story of man's last great adventure. ***The first impression of the true first edition, in its original dustwrapper, illustrated with black and white and colour photographs, in bright clean condition. Surprisingly uncommon in hardback now. ***Of interest to collectors of first editions on space exploration and spaceflight. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.54.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007209959ISBN 13: 9780007209958
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition.