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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
384
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Shockwave: Countdown To Hiroshima Is A Gripping Historical Account That Follows The Weeks Leading Up To August 6, 1945 And The Aftermath In Hiroshima. This New York Times Bestseller Invites Readers Into The Dawn Of The Atomic Age, Revealing The Human Stories Behind A Moment That Reshaped History. Written For Curious Readers Of History, Biography, And Global Affairs—Students, Adults, And Anyone Seeking A Deeper Understanding—The Book Carries A Sober, Hopeful Tone That Honors Both Courage And Consequence.
In Shockwave: Countdown To Hiroshima, The Narrative Threads Together The Voices Of Real People—From The Atomic Engineer Who Armed The Bomb To The Japanese Doctors Tending Thousands Of Burns, From Flight Crews And Scientists To World Leaders And Civilians. The Book Moves In A Precise, Chronological Arc That Situates A Single Day Within A Broader Human Moment, Allowing Readers To Feel The Rush Of Events While Staying Grounded In Personal Experience. The Writing Blends Documentary Detail With Accessible Science And Humane Storytelling, Making Complex History Approachable Without Sacrificing Rigor. Though The Subject Is Devastating, The Experience Is Immersive And Thoughtful, Inviting Reflection About Responsibility, Resilience, And The Costs Of Innovation.
After Finishing Shockwave: Countdown To Hiroshima, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Science, Policy, And Human Stories Intersect At A Crossroads Of History. The Book Leaves You With A Deeper Empathy For Those Who Lived Through It And A Sharper Awareness Of The Choices That Shape Our World, Making The Experience Feel Personal, Urgent, And Lasting.
Product Details
Author
Stephen Walker
Publisher
William Collins
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
BK0511610
ISBN
9780008372552
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.7 x 2.8 x 12.9 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 450
₹ 149 Off