Rhodes, Richard
The Making of the Atomic Bomb
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471111235
- author:
- Rhodes, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 896
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.4 x 6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons & Warfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of the atomic bomb. From the early 20th-century discovery of the energy locked inside the atom to the dropping of the first bombs on Japan, this book provides a rich and nuanced exploration of the science, politics, and human drama surrounding this pivotal moment in history. With a new introduction from the author, this revised edition offers a fresh perspective on a subject that has been both celebrated and misunderstood.
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