Namai, Matyas

Chernobyl: The Fall of Atomgrad

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ISBN 13:
9781786751362
author:
Namai, Matyàs
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Palazzo Editions
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
25.7 x 16.8 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.98

Description

Chernobyl: The Fall of Atomgrad In April 1986, a catastrophic nuclear disaster shook the world, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The Atoms for Peace programme, intended to help the Soviet Union overtake the West's nuclear power superiority, ultimately led to the creation of a radioactive cloud that terrified the entire world. A complex interplay of factors, including strict authoritarian policies, impossible deadlines, and pervasive bureaucracy, contributed to the disaster. This graphic account of the tragedy brings to life the dozens of human stories affected by the catastrophe, from engineers and firefighters to doctors and soldiers, and the families and animals who suffered as a result. The story of Chernobyl is one of tragedy and loss, a reminder of the devastating consequences of ambition and arrogance.

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