The Manhattan Project (Revised)
The Birth of the Atomic Bomb in the Words of Its Creators, Eyewitnesses, and Historians
$33.51
- Paperback
544 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2020
Summary
On the seventy-fifth anniversary of the first atomic bomb, discover new reflections on the Manhattan Project from President Barack Obama, hibakusha (survivors), and the modern-day mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The creation of the atomic bomb during World War II, codenamed the Manhattan Project, was one of the most significant and clandestine scientific undertakings of the 20th century. It forever changed the nature of war and cast a shadow over civilizati…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762471270 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0762471271 |
| Author: | Cynthia C. Kelly, Richard Rhodes |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2020 |
| Weight: | 569g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm x 44mm |
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Critics Review
“The definitive anthology on the Manhattan Project.”– Gregg Herken, author of Brotherhood of the Bomb
“A wonderful addition to the literature on the development of the atomic bomb. This rich anthology… enhances our knowledge of the formative years of the nuclear era and underscores the perils we still face.”–Kai Bird, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Prometheus“It’s both a wonderful service to history and a fascinating book to read.”–Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe and Leonardo Da Vinci“The definitive anthology on the Manhattan Project.”–Gregg Herken, author of Brotherhood of the Bomb
About The Author
Cynthia C. Kelly
Cynthia E. Kelly is the president of the Atomic Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the editor of several books on the subject including Remembering the Manhattan Project.
Richard Rhodes is the author of 26 books, including The Making of the Atomic Bomb, winner of the Pulitzer prize, a National Book Award, and a National Book Critics Circle Award.
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