The Atom Bomb

by Tamara L. Roleff (Editor)

Essays discuss the development of the atomic bomb, the decision to use it against Japan in World War II, and the political, social, military, and scientific aftermath of its use.

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Rob Mansueto · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Atom Bomb was an enjoyable info packed book and it was very descriptive of the story of the atomic bomb. The book included info from how the two famous bombs, the fat man and little boy, were built and designed to if it's even morally right to make atom bombs. Even in today's times the events in this book are still commonly discussed among one another which makes reading this book interesting. My personal favorite part of this book is The Trinity Test. This is when they finally built an atomic bomb and were going to test it at Alamogordo Air Base in New Mexico. This test would determine the tide of the war and would change everything if it was successful. This is one of the many great sections that tell a tale of the atom bombs forthcoming into the world. I would suggest reading this book if you enjoy reading about historical events and stories behind important/controversial inventions.