Description: Explore the intriguing life and times of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "American Prometheus". This biography delves deep into the fascinating history of nuclear warfare and the personal story of the man behind the atomic bomb. With 719 pages (100 index pages) it is captivating narrative, readers will be transported to the 1940 and 50s and immersed in the science, technology, and history of one of the most significant moments in world history. This trade paperback edition by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin is a must-read for young adults and adults interested in military history, science and technology, and the 20th century. It features a gold-seal Pulitzer Prize win and is published by Vintage Books Random House. Whether you're a history buff or a casual reader, "American Prometheus" is a page-turner that will leave you pondering the complexities of war, innovation, and human nature. Just recently the movie “Oppenheimer “ received 13 Academy Award nominations. This great book was used for the adapted screenplay for this incredible film. This trade thick book is in new condition, but like new condition was chosen because there is a manufacturing flaw on page 641 in the index— it is a bit scrunched up (however this does not effect the reading of the text. The book remains unread and was only opened to take a picture for this listing. Please take a look in the store for more interesting items. Thanks!
Price: 19 USD
Location: Pennsville, New Jersey
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Book Title: American Prometheus The Triumph & Tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer
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Original Language: English
Vintage: No
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Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Personalized: No
Features: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Gold Seal
Topic: Military / Nuclear Warfare, United States / 20th Century, Modern / 20th Century, History, Historical, Science & Technology
Unit Quantity: 1
Binding: Trade Paperback
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Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Vintage Books Random House
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Edition: Pulitzer Prize
Publication Year: 2006
Type: Biographical
Era: 1940s
Author: Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Science, History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 719
