Nuclear Weapons and the Arms Race

Focusing on the historical context, this book explores the development of the atom bomb and the subsequent nuclear arms race that defined global relations post-World War II. It utilizes a range of primary and secondary sources, including photographs, speeches, and letters, to provide a vivid understanding of the era's political and social dynamics, particularly between the Soviet Union and the United States. Key topics include the Manhattan Project, the atomic bombings, the arms escalation, and the impact of nuclear treaties on current nuclear threats.