Hitler's Scientists: Science, War and the Devil's Pact

Cornwell, John

ISBN 10: 1593160186 ISBN 13: 9781593160180

Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, 2003

Synopsis

In a rich and fascinating history John Cornwell tells the epic story of Germany's scientists from the First World War to the collapse of Hitler's Reich. He shows how Germany became the world's Mecca for inventive genius, taking the lion's share of Nobel awards, before Hitler's regime hijacked science for wars of conquest and genocidal racism. Cornwell gives a dramatic account of the wide ranging Nazi research projects, from rockets to nuclear weapons; the pursuit of advanced technology for irrational ends, concluding with with penetrating relevance for today: the inherent dangers of science without conscience.

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Review

A comprehensive, well-documented, and, above all, thoughtful account of the scientists who served Hitler. ("The Washington Post")

Wide ranging and accessible . . . [A] disturbing and important account. (The Economist)

About the Author

John Cornwall directs the Science and Human Dimension Project at Cambridge University, and is an award-winning journalist and author. His books A Thief in The Night: The Death of Pop John Paul I and Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII were both bestsellers worldwide. John Cornwell lives in London, Cambridge and Northamptonshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Listen & Live Audio
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593160186
• ISBN 13: 9781593160180
• Binding: Audio CD