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Sleepwalking to Armageddon: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation

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Sleepwalking to Armageddon: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation

by Thomas Henry Huxley

4.7 out of 5

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In his new book, Sleepwalking to Armageddon, historian and nuclear expert Martin J. Sherwin argues that the world is on a dangerous path and that we must take urgent action to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

Sherwin draws on historical events and expert analysis to make his case. He begins by examining the history of nuclear weapons, from their development in the Manhattan Project to their use in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He then looks at the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union, and the near-misses that have brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Sherwin argues that the world is now at a more dangerous point than ever before. The nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia are still庞大, and there are new nuclear powers emerging, such as North Korea and Iran. The risk of nuclear war is increasing, and Sherwin believes that we must take action now to prevent a catastrophe.

Sherwin's book is a wake-up call. It is a clear-eyed look at the dangers of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear annihilation. Sherwin does not offer any easy solutions, but he does provide a roadmap for how we can avoid the worst. He calls for a new era of nuclear disarmament and for a renewed commitment to peace.

Sleepwalking to Armageddon is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet. It is a chilling and thought-provoking book that will leave you thinking about the dangers of nuclear weapons for long after you finish it.

About the Author

Martin J. Sherwin is a professor of history at George Mason University. He is the author of several books on nuclear weapons and nuclear proliferation, including A World Destroyed: The Atomic Bomb and the Grand Alliance (with Kai Bird) and The Making of the Nuclear Age.

Sleepwalking to Armageddon: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation

by Thomas Henry Huxley

4.7 out of 5