Kevles, The New York Times Book Review, Michael Beschloss, Los Angeles Times demonstrates the same ambition literary skill unrelenting research talent for portraiture understanding of the links between science, war and politics willingness to stand up to large historical questions and sound judgment that distinguished Richard Rhodes's 1988 book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb. But this is the more important volume, not only because of its influence on the way we think about a half-century of world history, but because the hydrogen bomb continues to cast a shadow on the world today.'- Michael Beschloss, Los Angeles Times, 'A book of formidable range.draws on a vast array of sources, melding previous scholarship with an abundance of fresh material.Rhodes writes with a sharp eye for anecdote, character and political context.The result is a brilliantly rich and vivid account of the Cold War.' Daniel J. But this is the more important volume, not only because of its influence on the way we think about a half-century of world history, but because the hydrogen bomb continues to cast a shadow on the world today.'e' Michael Beschloss, Los Angeles Times, ' demonstrates the same ambition literary skill unrelenting research talent for portraiture understanding of the links between science, war and politics willingness to stand up to large historical questions and sound judgment that distinguished Richard Rhodes's 1988 book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb. authoritative and riveting sequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning saga The Making of the Atomic Bomb., ' demonstrates the same ambition literary skill unrelenting research talent for portraiture understanding of the links between science, war and politics willingness to stand up to large historical questions and sound judgment that distinguished Richard Rhodes's 1988 book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb. 'This most rewarding book is unique in the grim grandeur of its scope, the richness and originality of its content, and its deep and humane understanding.'e' Loma Arnold, Nature, Marcia Bartusiak The Washington Post Book World A dark tale told with gripping intensity.Chilling and brilliant.

Dark Sun by Richard Rhodes