
Day Of The Bomb: Countdown To Hiroshima
Author: Dan Kurzman
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the tense final days before the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It uncovers the intricate web of scientific endeavor, political maneuvering, and personal anxieties that culminated in one of history's most pivotal moments. The narrative presents a vivid, minute-by-minute reconstruction, detailing the perspectives of those involved, from the scientists developing the weapon to the leaders making the ultimate decision and the civilians living under the looming threat. Kurzman's meticulous research illustrates the profound human drama and ethical dilemmas inherent in the dawn of the nuclear age, offering a compelling and sobering look at the events that forever altered the course of warfare and international relations.
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Author: Dan Kurzman
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the tense final days before the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It uncovers the intricate web of scientific endeavor, political maneuvering, and personal anxieties that culminated in one of history's most pivotal moments. The narrative presents a vivid, minute-by-minute reconstruction, detailing the perspectives of those involved, from the scientists developing the weapon to the leaders making the ultimate decision and the civilians living under the looming threat. Kurzman's meticulous research illustrates the profound human drama and ethical dilemmas inherent in the dawn of the nuclear age, offering a compelling and sobering look at the events that forever altered the course of warfare and international relations.











