Empires of the Sky: Zeppelins, Airplanes, and Two Men's Epic Duel to Rule the World

The Golden Age of Aviation is brought to life in this captivating story of the giant Zeppelin airships that once dominated the skies.

Learn about the incredible journey of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who vied with the Wright Brothers to build the world's first successful flying machine.

Discover how Hugo Eckener, Zeppelin's brilliant protégé, achieved daring feats of skill and serenely traversed oceans without a single crash or injury.

Witness the birth of an airline empire under the new flagship, Hindenburg, as Eckener met his match in Juan Trippe, the ruthlessly ambitious king of the skies.

This is a must-read for anyone fascinated by aviation history and the incredible achievements of the pioneers who dared to dream big.