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I read richard rhodes previous book the making of the atomic bomb and then followed it up with dark sun an equally interesting and important book that continues the story and the creation of the hydrogen bomb. Here, it is not until halfway through the book, literally, that he begins to talk. In that book, which was honored with a national book award, a national book critics circle award, and a pulitzer prize, rhodes stuck closely to his topic. Rhodes epic history of the hydrogen bomb and the cold war arms race spent two weeks on pws bestseller list. But while i feel that richard rhodes other book the making of the atomic bomb to be one of the most enjoyable books ive ever read, i felt that dark sun got.

Having read and enjoyed rhodes the making of the atomic bomb i was a little disappointed to find that so much of this book was concerned with the political and strategic motives for development of the hydrogen bomb rather than the science and technology. Teller and his allies obtained presidential authorization for a crash hydrogen bomb program and how the weapon was ultimately invented. The making of the hydrogen bomb, which was shortlisted for a pulitzer prize in history. Top 10 best richard rhodes books richard rhodes written. The making of the hydrogen bomb covers more than the title suggests. This is the best richard rhodes books that have gained a massive popularity amongst people.

Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. In the fall of 1949, the presidents general advisory committee on atomic energy held hearings on whether and how the united states ought to try for the hydrogen super bomb. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He depicts the american and soviet scientific efforts, the internal disagreements among the scientists, the espionage that was critical to the soviet program, and the strategic dimension of military planning. In dark sun, a book of formidable range, richard rhodes recounts in detail what led up to the soviet. Making of the hydrogen bomb sloan technology series by rhodes, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The making of the hydrogen bomb online books in format pdf. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dark sun.

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