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In London, where Southampton Row passes Russell Square, across from the British Museum in Bloomsbury, Leo Szilard waited irritably one gray Depression morning for the stoplight to change. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, Sep 24 2008

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This is an excellent book. I have read and re read this book several times.I have read several books on the actual dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima and was quite interested in how it was made. I would highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, Jun 27 2005

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A fascinating story that must have taken years (5?) to write.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Those who ignore history are bound to repeat it, Jun 19 2004

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Read "The Making of the Atomic Bomb" and get two excellent books for the price of one. An eminently readable scientific journal and as good a time capsule of the mood of World War II as you'll find anywhere.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Worthwhile
The author covers the science and history of the atomic bomb very well. It is worth your time to read. Read more

Published on Jun 10 2004 by H. Scott Gingrich

5.0 out of 5 stars Vade mecum to the modern age
For me, the most dramatic - and scariest - part of the whole book is probably on p. 275: "Enrico Fermi... Read more

Published on Jun 1 2004 by Bibliophile