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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award The definitive history of nuclear weapons—from the turn-of-the-century discovery of nuclear energy to J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project—this epic work details the science, the people, and the sociopolitical realities that led to the development of the atomic bomb.
This sweeping account begins in the 19th century, with the discovery of nuclear fission, and continues to World War Two and the Americans’ race to beat Hitler’s Nazis. That competition launched the Manhattan Project and the nearly overnight construction of a vast military-industrial complex that culminated in the fateful dropping of the first bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Reading like a character-driven suspense novel, the book introduces the players in this saga of physics, politics, and human psychology—from FDR and Einstein to the visionary scientists who pioneered quantum theory and the application of thermonuclear fission, including Planck, Szilard, Bohr, Oppenheimer, Fermi, Teller, Meitner, von Neumann, and Lawrence. From nuclear power’s earliest foreshadowing in the work of H.G. Wells to the bright glare of Trinity at Alamogordo and the arms race of the Cold War, this dread invention forever changed the course of human history, and The Making of The Atomic Bomb provides a panoramic backdrop for that story. Richard Rhodes’s ability to craft compelling biographical portraits is matched only by his rigorous scholarship. Told in rich human, political, and scientific detail that any reader can follow, The Making of the Atomic Bomb is a thought-provoking and masterful work.
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Discover the untold story behind the most influential invention of the 20th century with The Making of the Atomic Bomb: 25th Anniversary Edition. Winner of prestigious accolades including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award, this captivating book takes you on an incredible journey through the history of nuclear weapons.
From the groundbreaking discovery of nuclear energy to the intense race against the Nazis during World War Two, author Richard Rhodes brings together science, politics, and human psychology to reveal the complex story behind the development of the atomic bomb. This epic work introduces you to the key figures such as FDR, Einstein, and Oppenheimer, as well as visionary scientists who shaped the course of history with their groundbreaking theories.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative that reads like a character-driven suspense novel. Follow the trail of events from the early foreshadowing of nuclear power to the fateful bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Experience the monumental impact of this dread invention on human civilization, as it forever changed the world and ignited the arms race of the Cold War.
With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Richard Rhodes provides a thought-provoking and masterful account of the atomic bomb's creation and its profound consequences. Uncover the secrets of the Manhattan Project and the vast military-industrial complex that sprang up in its wake. This 25th Anniversary Edition includes updated insights and reflections that make it an indispensable resource for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the events that shaped our world.
Discover the incredible story behind the atomic bomb today and gain a new perspective on its impact on human history. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the remarkable journey that led to one of the most significant scientific achievements of all time.
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