How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive Beat America to the Moon. "Fascinating . . . packed with technical and historical detail for the space expert and enthusiast alike . . . Great stuff!"-New Scientist "In this exceptional book; James Harford pieces together a most compelling and well-written tale. . . . Must reading."-Space News. "Through masterful research and an engaging narrative style; James Harford gives the world its first in-depth look at the man who should rightly be called the father of the Soviet space program."-Norman R. Augustine; CEO; Lockheed Martin. "In Korolev; James Harford has written a masterly biography of this enigmatic 'Chief Designer' whose role the Soviets kept secret for fear that Western agents might 'get at' him."-Daily Telegraph. "Harford's fluency in Russian and his intimate knowledge of space technology give us insights that few; if any; Americans and Russians have had into this dark history of Soviet space."-Dr. Herbert Friedman; Chief Scientist; Hulburt Center for Space Research Naval Research Laboratory. "Reveals the complex; driven personality of a man who; despite unjust imprisonment in the Gulag; toiled tirelessly for the Soviet military industrial complex. . . . More than just a biography; this is also a history of the Soviet space program at the height of the Cold War. . . . Highly recommended."-Library Journal. "For decades the identity of the Russian Chief Designer who shocked the world with the launching of the first Sputnik was one of the Soviet Union's best-kept secrets. This book tells vividly the story of that man; Sergei Korolev; in remarkable detail; with many facts and anecdotes previously unavailable to the West."-Sergei Khrushchev; Visiting Senior Fellow; Center for Foreign Policy Development.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Intriguing Historical MysteryBy Alice S. MagraneI adore mysteries--always have. Lately I have combined this love with an interest in the early history of our country; and I Am Murdered gave me an insight into the early legal system of the US; the practice (or malpractice) of autopsies by doctors for the purpose of giving evidence; and an interwoven tapestry of the society that made up early Virginia. Learning about George Wythe; in and of itself; was fascinating. He is not a well-known historical figure; yet he was a mentor to Thomas Jefferson; a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a leader in establishing the system of jurisprudence in Virginia. How he came to be murdered by a member of his own family; and the laws governing criminal trials in that day; kept me up way past my bedtime! It was also very interesting to learn about the difficulties these early Virginians encountered in dealing with the issue of slavery and of freed African Americans. In hindsight; it is easy to see how the moral dilemmas in which they placed themselves were going to lead to the Civil War. The wealth of historical information presented in this book; in addition to the details of the murder itself; made it a really satisfying and enlightening read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy crazy cat ladyThis is my 3rd Bruce Chadwick book; I am a huge fan of his American history books!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not a Pulizer Prize winner BUT---By tom d gummIf you have ever been to Williamsburg Va. and heard and read about his brilliant career there and elsewhere and found out what brilliant men of his times thought of him such as Thomas Jefferson; George Washington; John Adams and Henry Clay to name a few you will enjoy this book as and ending to a storied career. Many (one was me) who never knew his life was ended this way will enjoy the story. Not a Pulizer Prize winner but an enjoyable read.
