Neil Armstrong: First Steps on the Moon (Great Personalities Vol. 1) (French Edition)

Discover everything you need to know about the Apollo 11 mission in less than an hour! "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." These now-famous words were spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, on July 21, 1969. His feat, broadcast live on television worldwide, forever changed the course of human history.

This book will allow you to learn more about: • Neil Armstrong's life • The context of the time • The progress of the Apollo 11 mission • The impact of the Apollo 11 mission

From the publisher: "In this edition of the '50MINUTES | Great Personalities' collection, Romain Parmentier takes us to the heart of one of the most significant events of the 20th century: the first steps of man on the Moon. In the midst of the Cold War, John Fitzgerald Kennedy issued a most surprising challenge: the first man to walk on the Moon would be American, and it would happen before the end of the 1960s. Significantly lagging behind the USSR, the United States put everything in place to make this incredible mission a reality, but it was not without risk for the three men who left Earth on July 16, 1969. Yet the countdown begins: T-minus 10 seconds, 9, 8..."

From the editor, Stéphanie Dagrain: The '50MINUTES | Great Personalities' series presents more than fifty men and women who have left their mark on history in one way or another. Each book has been designed for curious readers who want to get a comprehensive understanding of a specific subject, while focusing on the essentials, and all in less than an hour. Our authors combine historical facts, analyses, and new perspectives to make accessible centuries of history.

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