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Destroyer of Worlds: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb

Destroyer of Worlds: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb

          
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From the New York Times bestselling author of When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb's creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

April 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty.

Drawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, Enola Gay and Bock's Car, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the hibakusha--the "bomb-affected people"--and the rescuers who bravely faced the devastation.

Enriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the then-secret Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, capturing the scientific breakthroughs, military decisions, and profound ethical dilemmas that emerged from using nuclear weapons.

A testament to human ingenuity and resilience, Destroyer of Worlds explores the complex legacy of the atomic bomb, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world. It is an essential read for anyone looking to grasp the full impact of this critical moment in history and the enduring questions it raises about wielding such destructive power.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781668092392
  • Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
  • Publisher Imprint: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
  • Height: 235 mm
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Spine Width: 31 mm
  • Weight: 722 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1668092395
  • Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb
  • Width: 156 mm


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