Items related to Shockwave: Countdown To Hiroshima
A minute-by-minute retelling of the Hiroshima bombing as remembered by American soldiers, Los Alamos scientists, and Japanese survivors is a sixtieth-anniversary account that offers insight into the bombing's role in the war and the unfolding of the twentieth century. 50,000 first printing.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
A simply riveting read. To have such a pivotal moment in human history described in terms of the fragile, brilliant and courageous people involved makes for a terrific book. The detail is always fascinating but the pace never slackens for a moment. It reads almost like a novel but it is the best kind of modern history. The subject is of vital, perhaps terminal, importance and you live every breathless second of it (Michael Buerk)
Recounts in a riveting, readable style (Soldier)
His ability to portray several angles at once provides the reader with a brilliant, if fractured lens through which to view the unfolding events (Financial Times)
Stephen Walker has produced a bravura performance ... the horror of what happened is almost impossible to bear (Focus)
A devastating story grippingly told, Shockwave also succeeds in being a compelling portrayal of human beings at work. (Lloyds List)
Well researched and it does tell you everything you want to know about Hiroshima (The Sunday Times)
'Somehow through the pages of this taut chronology the merest whisper of the enormity of it all comes through.' (Word Magazine)
'It is the human details that resonate the most...an utterly gripping work of micro-history' (Evan Griffiths, Daily Express)
'A stunning book, among the most immediate and thrilling works of history I have ever read.' (Irish Times)
'An exciting narrative' (Herald)
Book Description:
Recounts in a riveting, readable style (Soldier)
His ability to portray several angles at once provides the reader with a brilliant, if fractured lens through which to view the unfolding events (Financial Times)
Stephen Walker has produced a bravura performance ... the horror of what happened is almost impossible to bear (Focus)
A devastating story grippingly told, Shockwave also succeeds in being a compelling portrayal of human beings at work. (Lloyds List)
Well researched and it does tell you everything you want to know about Hiroshima (The Sunday Times)
'Somehow through the pages of this taut chronology the merest whisper of the enormity of it all comes through.' (Word Magazine)
'It is the human details that resonate the most...an utterly gripping work of micro-history' (Evan Griffiths, Daily Express)
'A stunning book, among the most immediate and thrilling works of history I have ever read.' (Irish Times)
'An exciting narrative' (Herald)
The countdown to Hiroshima and its horrific aftermath seen through the eyes of eyewitnesses
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0060742844
- ISBN 13 9780060742843
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages349
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 14.08
Shipping:
£ 3.21
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. This is a brand new book! Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Mailer - Our goal is to deliver a better item than what you are hoping for! If not we will make it right!. Seller Inventory # 1XGGTE000AO8_ns
Buy New
£ 14.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0060742844
Buy New
£ 18.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0060742844
Buy New
£ 21.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0060742844
Buy New
£ 24.42
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown To Hiroshima
Published by
Harpercollins
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0060742844
ISBN 13: 9780060742843
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 349 pages. 9.00x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0060742844
Buy New
£ 25.11
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0060742844xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
£ 36.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0060742844
Buy New
£ 42.77
Convert currency
Stock Image
SHOCKWAVE: COUNTDOWN TO HIROSHIM
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.43. Seller Inventory # Q-0060742844
Buy New
£ 48.04
Convert currency
Seller Image
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!!. Seller Inventory # PSN0060742844
Buy New
£ 36.11
Convert currency