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The making of the atomic bomb

The making of the atomic bomb

HistoryMilitary History
Pages
928
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

This book chronicles the monumental effort to create the atomic bomb, from early 20th-century physics breakthroughs to the devastating use of the weapon. It details the rapid scientific and political journey that transformed theoretical concepts into a world-altering reality. Discover the stories of the brilliant minds who shaped this history, stepping from academia into the global spotlight.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingComplexReflective
QuestSacrifice

Genres

History Military History Science & Nature Technology Politics & Society

About the author

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Richard Rhodes

Richard Rhodes was born in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduating with honors from Yale in 1959, he worked for Hallmark Cards and was a contributing editor for Harper’s and Playboy magazines. He is the author of more than fifty articles, and ten books, including Looking for America: A Writer’s Odyssey (1979); Making Love: An Erotic Odyssey (1993); Voyage of Rediscovery: A Cultural Odyssey Through Polynesia (1995); How to Write: Advice and Reflections (1996); the acclaimed The Making of the Atomic...