{"product_id":"destroyer-of-worlds-garrett-m-graff-9781668092392","title":"Destroyer of Worlds: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Sea Came Alive \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Only Plane in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb's creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eApril 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, \u003ci\u003eEnola Gay\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBock's Car\u003c\/i\u003e, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the \u003ci\u003ehibakusha\u003c\/i\u003e--the \"bomb-affected people\"--and the rescuers who bravely faced the devastation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the then-secret Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, capturing the scientific breakthroughs, military decisions, and profound ethical dilemmas that emerged from using nuclear weapons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA testament to human ingenuity and resilience, \u003ci\u003eDestroyer of Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e explores the complex legacy of the atomic bomb, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world. It is an essential read for anyone looking to grasp the full impact of this critical moment in history and the enduring questions it raises about wielding such destructive power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Garrett M. Graff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668092395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668092392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avid Reader Press \/ Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.13w x 1.23d","brand":"Garrett M. Graff","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46489467027711,"sku":"9781668092392","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_63a0e1b5-173e-4ee4-8c9b-553fce9e41d8.jpg?v=1736953637","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/destroyer-of-worlds-garrett-m-graff-9781668092392","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}