The Manhattan Project (Revised)

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The Birth of the Atomic Bomb in the Words of Its Creators, Eyewitnesses, and Historians

By Cynthia C. Kelly and Richard Rhodes

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The Manhattan Project (Revised) by Cynthia C. Kelly and Richard Rhodes offers an insightful exploration into the origins and development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The book delves into the scientific, military, and political aspects of the project, highlighting the collaboration and conflicts among the key figures involved. It provides a comprehensive account of this pivotal moment in history, demonstrating its profound impact on warfare and global politics.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate details of historical events, particularly the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. You'll appreciate the insights from key figures involved in the project, combined with a comprehensive look at the scientific, political, and ethical challenges they faced. It offers a rich blend of personal stories and historical analysis that might captivate history enthusiasts and those interested in military innovations.

The Manhattan Project (Revised)

This updated edition of this essential collection of historic writings by the pre-eminent scientists and historians who bore witness to the birth of the modern nuclear age, now includes President Barack Obama's 2016 statement at Hiroshima, all-new writings from Japanese survivors of the atomic bomb, and a new foreword by Cynthia C. Kelly.

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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 civilization. Born out of a small research programme that began in 1939, the Manhattan Project would eventually employ nearly 600,000 people and cost about $2 billion ($28.5 billion in 2020) — all while operating under a shroud of complete secrecy.

On the 75th anniversary of this profoundly crucial moment in history, this newest edition of The Manhattan Project is updated with writings and reflections from the past decade and a half. This groundbreaking collection of essays, articles, documents, and excerpts from histories, biographies, plays, novels, letters, and oral histories remains the most comprehensive collection of primary source material of the atomic bomb.

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The Manhattan Project (Revised) by Cynthia C. Kelly and Richard Rhodes is praised as a significant and enriching contribution to the literature on the atomic bomb's development. The book is lauded for enhancing understanding of the nuclear era's beginnings and its ongoing dangers, and it is described as both an important historical resource and an engaging read. It is deemed a definitive anthology on the subject.

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ISBN: 9780762471270

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 569g

Pages: 544

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Cynthia C. Kelly Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Richard Rhodes

About the Author

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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