The Making of the Atomic Bomb, (Paperback)

The Making of the Atomic Bomb, (Paperback)

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  • Definitive History: This epic work provides the definitive history of nuclear weapons, from the discovery of nuclear energy to the development of the atomic bomb.
  • Comprehensive Scope: The narrative spans from 19th-century nuclear fission discoveries to World War Two, the Manhattan Project, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
  • Award-Winning Publication: The book is a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
  • Detailed Account: It meticulously details the science, the key individuals, and the sociopolitical realities involved in the atomic bomb's creation.
  • Engaging Narrative: Written with compelling biographical portraits and rigorous scholarship, the book reads like a character-driven suspense novel.
  • Key Figures: Features prominent figures such as J. Robert Oppenheimer, FDR, Einstein, Planck, Szilard, Bohr, Fermi, Teller, Meitner, von Neumann, and Lawrence.
  • Paperback Format: The product is a paperback edition, published in 2012, with a total of 896 pages.
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Apr 8, 2024
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Black Magic Marker?!

5 stars for the book content 0 stars for the black magic marker streak at the bottom of the book!

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