Atomic Bomb Origins: Creators, Eyewitnesses and Historians Speak

The Definitive Collection of Writings on the Manhattan Project

This groundbreaking collection, compiled by experts at the Atomic Heritage Foundation, provides a unique perspective on the birth of the modern nuclear age. Begun in 1939, the Manhattan Project eventually employed more than 130,000 people, including our foremost scientists and thinkers, and cost nearly $2 billion, while operating under a shroud of absolute secrecy.

The collection features a diverse array of writings, including documents, essays, articles, and excerpts from histories, biographies, plays, novels, letters, and the oral histories of key eyewitnesses. These materials offer a comprehensive and multifaceted view of this significant period in history, giving voice to the pre-eminent scientists, historians, and everyday observers who bore witness to the project's development.

Photographs throughout the collection depict key moments and pivotal figures, further enhancing the reader's understanding of this historic undertaking. The Manhattan Project gives actual voice to the individuals and events that shaped the dawn of the nuclear age, offering a unique and compelling exploration of this transformative era.

Whether you are a historian, student, or simply someone with a fascination for this pivotal moment in history, this definitive collection is a must-read. Through its diverse perspectives and meticulous attention to detail, it provides an unparalleled understanding of the Manhattan Project and its lasting impact on the world.

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