An incredible and moving story... a mix of rivalry, friendship, and a sense of adventure... With the start of the race, the journey from Beijing to Paris begins. The story is not only a description of an apparently impossible journey but also of one of the toughest endurance races in the history of motoring.

On June 10, 1907, five cars set out on a challenge-filled race, with stakes that touch the era of revolution in China and Russia. An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a cunning individual, and various journalists cross mountains and the Gobi Desert.

The participants need help to transport their primitive cars across inaccessible areas, as gasoline is almost impossible to find and roads are nearly non-existent. The thrilling developments, sent via telegram, generate worldwide interest. The direction: Paris.

The journey-not-only offers adventure but also sparks deep changes in the world. Author Kassia St Clair highlights the impressive stories of two interconnected races, placing the challenges and frauds of the first world car race within a context of geopolitical change and technological advancement, as the road to World War I.

"The Race to the Future" is the incredible true story of the fight against adversity that shaped the world we live in today.

Pages: 384, Year of Publication: 1109, Dimensions: 16x16cm