The first war of physics the secret history of the atom bomb, 1939-1949

An account of the race to build history's most destructive weapon to date.

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Main Author: Baggott, J. E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Pegasus Books Distributed by W.W. Norton & Co., 2010.
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Summary:An account of the race to build history's most destructive weapon to date.
Item Description:Originally published as: Atomic : the first war of physics and the secret history of the atomic bomb, 1939-49. London : Icon, 2009.
Physical Description:xiv, 576 p., [16] p. of plates ill. 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781605981970 (pbk)
1605981974 (pbk)
9781605980843 (hbk)
1605980846 (hbk)