The Making of the Atomic Bomb' by Richard Rhodes (1986)

The book chronicles the scientific, political, and social aspects of the development of the atomic bomb during the Second World War.

It details the discoveries of the scientists involved, the political decisions that led to the creation of the bomb, and the reactions of those living during that time.

It begins with the discovery of atomic energy and moves through the early research and development of weapons from the 1930s.

It covers the Manhattan Project, which was the United States' effort to create an atomic bomb, and the creation of the atomic bombs used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

It examines the role of the Los Alamos Laboratory and the scientists who worked on the project.

It describes the reactions of the people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the bombings and the aftermath of the bombings.

It looks at the Cold War and the development of the hydrogen bomb.

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