uberbutter's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
"The Victorians may not have made it to the Moon, but they had the Moon in their sights and they were confident that they would get there".
An incredible amount changed technologically during the Victorian period (1837-1901). Electricity, vehicles, planes, wireless telegraph, etc. It was the first time that a generation didn't just think going into space would be interesting (because that thought had been around for much longer) but that their technology would help get us there one day. And only 68 years after the era ended, we would, indeed make it to the moon.
I rated this mid-line. It was interesting and well researched. But something made it difficult for me to get into. Was it the writing style, all the names (a true downfall with my dyslexia), or my need to read late into the night until exhaustion takes over, thus making it hard for me to concentrate or comprehend. As someone who reads a lot of history, especially in the Victorian era, there just wasn't much in here that was new to me. But, with that being said, I believe if you are just setting out on your history journey, then 'How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon' would be a great one to jump into!
An incredible amount changed technologically during the Victorian period (1837-1901). Electricity, vehicles, planes, wireless telegraph, etc. It was the first time that a generation didn't just think going into space would be interesting (because that thought had been around for much longer) but that their technology would help get us there one day. And only 68 years after the era ended, we would, indeed make it to the moon.
I rated this mid-line. It was interesting and well researched. But something made it difficult for me to get into. Was it the writing style, all the names (a true downfall with my dyslexia), or my need to read late into the night until exhaustion takes over, thus making it hard for me to concentrate or comprehend. As someone who reads a lot of history, especially in the Victorian era, there just wasn't much in here that was new to me. But, with that being said, I believe if you are just setting out on your history journey, then 'How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon' would be a great one to jump into!
annarella's review
4.0
The XIX century is an age of discoveries and this is an informative, well researched, and entertaining book about the people and the organisations.
Well told and interesting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
Well told and interesting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
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