Neil Sheehan:A Fiery Peace in a Cold War (Paperback)
- Paperback 2010, ISBN: 0679745491
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[EAN: 9780679745495], Neubuch, [PU: Random House USA Inc, New York], Paperback. Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate WeaponThe US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionaryAmerican Air Force officer-melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transportthe reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage."Compulsively readable and important."-The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan-winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger.In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. Sheehan, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic "A Bright Shining Lie," reveals the never-before-told story of the nuclear arms race that changed history--and of the visionary American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever, who led the high-stakes effort. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability., Books<
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Neil Sheehan:A Fiery Peace in a Cold War (Paperback)
- Paperback 2010, ISBN: 0679745491
[EAN: 9780679745495], Neubuch, [PU: Random House USA Inc, New York], Paperback. Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate WeaponThe US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and … More...
[EAN: 9780679745495], Neubuch, [PU: Random House USA Inc, New York], Paperback. Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate WeaponThe US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionaryAmerican Air Force officer-melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transportthe reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage."Compulsively readable and important."-The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan-winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger.In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. Sheehan, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic "A Bright Shining Lie," reveals the never-before-told story of the nuclear arms race that changed history--and of the visionary American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever, who led the high-stakes effort. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<
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Neil Sheehan:A Fiery Peace in a Cold War (Paperback)
- Paperback 2010, ISBN: 0679745491
[EAN: 9780679745495], Neubuch, [PU: Random House USA Inc, New York], Paperback. Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate WeaponThe US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and … More...
[EAN: 9780679745495], Neubuch, [PU: Random House USA Inc, New York], Paperback. Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate WeaponThe US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionaryAmerican Air Force officer-melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transportthe reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage."Compulsively readable and important."-The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan-winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger.In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. Sheehan, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic "A Bright Shining Lie," reveals the never-before-told story of the nuclear arms race that changed history--and of the visionary American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever, who led the high-stakes effort. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<
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The US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionary American Air Force officer—melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transport the reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage. Compulsively readable and important.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan—winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award — details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever’s quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger. In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>U.S. History>U.S. History>U.S. History, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Core >1<
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In this long-awaited history, Neil Sheehan, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, describes the US-Soviet arms race through the story of the colorful and visionary American Air Force officer, Bernard Schriever. This never-before-told story details Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missle, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger. In this sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. Melding biography, history, world affairs, and science, "A Fiery Peace in a Cold War" transports the reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage. Media > Book, [PU: Random House; Alfred A. Knopf]<
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