The Moon Landing

by Richard Tames

Learn how the Moon landing changed the way we see the world. This book focuses on the first Moon landing, analyzing how it came about, describing it, and discussing its consequences on history. Investigate the timeline to understand crucial dates surrounding this event. Read the debate section so you can consider the arguments and weigh the evidence about its role in history. Clear photographs, maps, contemporary views, a glossary, and tips for future research are included to help you to understand the importance of this turning point in history.

Hardcover

First published November 2, 2000

About the author

Richard Lawrence Tames (30 January 1946 -) is a British academic, historian, and author.

Tames lectured on history at Syracuse University London and is a Blue Badge guide. He has written over twenty books on different aspects of English history, including Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day.

Tames is known for bringing the past to life for students and general readers alike. He is also the author of An Armchair Traveller’s History of Oxford and An Armchair Traveller’s History of London.