Atomic Tragedy: Henry L. Stimson and the Decision to Use the Bomb Against Japan
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Atomic Tragedy offers a unique perspective on one of the most important events of the twentieth century. As secretary of war during World War II, Henry L. Stimson (1867-1950) oversaw the American nuclear weapons program. In a book about how an experienced, principled man faltered when confronted by the tremendous challenge posed by the intersection of war, diplomacy, and technology, Sean L. Malloy examines Stimson's struggle to reconcile...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0801446546
ISBN13:9780801446542
Release Date:March 2008
Publisher:Cornell University Press
Length:248 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.6" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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