This book provides a comprehensive look at the planet Venus and the history of its exploration, including:
A summary of the current knowledge about Venus.
Descriptions of the Venera and Pioneer space programs.
A trace of the history of astronomical observation of Venus.
An argument that understanding the climate of Venus, specifically the runaway greenhouse effect responsible for its extreme temperatures, may help prevent a similar catastrophe on Earth.
An examination of various space missions and their findings that revolutionized the understanding of the cloud-shrouded planet
