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Apr 04, 2020
A rather long, tedious, technical narrative of atomic physics from 1905 with Rutherford's "discovery" of the atom through the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. A lot of theoretical and experimental physics diatribes cloud the…
Dec 12, 2019
Recommended from a Clive James essay.
Aug 06, 2016TechWriter1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is essential for an understanding of the development of modern physics. It provides the drama of both the scientific discoveries and the people around the world who made them possible. Overlaying everything is the looming…
Jun 26, 2015DougKJohnson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best non-fiction books I have ever read. The author does an amazing job of explaining technical matters in a way that the layman can understand. The timely tangents provide wonderful and needed context to the story.
Dec 01, 2014maryryan42 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I read it every chance I had, at least a half hour a day. I still had to renew it once to get through it. I kept going off on tangents Google Earth took me to Los Alamos and Richland and Oakridge.
Jun 05, 2014prabhjitb rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very comprehensive book detailing from discovery of atom and fission to making of the atomic bomb. If you want to read about the Manhattan Project then this is the book to read.
Jan 08, 2014Tybalt rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating, even gripping, account. I love this book and the passion the author brings to telling the experiences of these men and women.
Feb 26, 2013MichaelStraker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my all-time favourite histories. A fascinating mix of science, politics and personalities. Truly a masterpiece.
May 16, 2010PestoKing rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fantastic tapestry of a book! Highest recommendations. Epic in scope and rich in detail and context.