Whole libraries have been written about world war i, but tuchmans. Weve compiled a diverse list of some of the best books about nuclear weapons. This book will be the first history of the preparations to fight a nuclear war taken in. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. Well here i am at book 100, four years and eight months after launching this grand project. Nov 05, 2019 two books unrelated except for their ww1 connection offer insights into the mindset of an imperialist or dominant culture. This list of nuclear holocaust fiction lists the many works of speculative fiction that attempt to. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories of the devastating conflict that shook the world. New details of how britain would have been governed in the event of a nuclear war from the. This is orientated towards civil defence today, not towards historians of past eras like the cold war, so they should carefully check the original documents before citing them, because we have made some editorial omissions and minor corrections to some documents. Get the best deals on korean war hardcover nonfiction books when you shop.
From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh. This golden age of post apocalyptic fiction birthed and inspired. Four years later her life and the life of her whole generation had changed in a way that. Staying engaged in the effort to prevent nuclear war requires an understanding of the history of nuclear weapons and the impact their use and production has had on people and the planet. What if the confederates won the american civil war. We must stop thinking of the possibility of nuclear war as normal.
How one mans vision led to the creation of wwis war graves. Compendium of brief extracts from declassified documents and articles relating to civil defence against weapons of mass destruction. Uk command and control, early warning and nuclear civil defense royal prerogative in the united kingdom transition to war central government war headquarters barnton quarry prime minister of the united kingdom chief of the defence staff united kingdom regional government headquarters regional seat of government letters of last resort. Explore the nonfiction kindle book store for titles on history. I find the current situation of north korea and nuclear war terribly fascinating. War book reveals how britain planned to cope with nuclear. Top 10 books on nuclear war best book recommendations, best. Questioning history examines the horrors of the slave trade and the holocaust, the tension of the cold war, and the controversial western front of world war i. Cold war survival the unveiling ceremony of two statues of former leaders kim jongil right and kim ilsung in pyongyang in 2012. This surrealist story set in the precivil war deep south by the awardwinning author of we were eight years in power became a new york times bestseller last year, with bookclub queen oprah winfrey describing it as no less than one of the best books i have read in my entire life. Childrens nonfiction history military wars books alibris. See more ideas about nonfiction, history and books.
We look the best examples of fiction and nonfiction that explore the atomic age. New details of how britain would have been governed in. The greatest nonfiction books since 19901 to 50 determined by 128 lists and articles from various critics, authors and experts. Pioneers in a new frontier of treatment even ardent justsayno proponents may reconsider their feelings toward medical marijuana after reading the stories ferrell shares about how pot helps people struggling with seizures, crohns disease, cancer, posttraumatic stress disorder, and autism.
On the grounds of concise description, we will deal in brief of the top 10 books on nuclear war. It might not be what youre looking for because its not hard scifi. Top 10 books on nuclear war best book recommendations. The lesson of this powerful and disturbing book is that the worlds nuclear arsenals are not as safe. This list of nuclear holocaust fiction lists the many works of speculative fiction that attempt to describe a world during or after a massive nuclear war, nuclear holocaust, or crash of civilization due to a nuclear electromagnetic pulse. An alternative presentation to the events of the cold war. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. In this article, we shall discuss some bestselling books on nuclear war. Subtitled the greatest espionage story of the cold war, macintyres. His main characters are an elderly couple, mr and mrs bloggs, who live in the uk. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. War book reveals how britain planned to cope with nuclear attack. Each book encourages readers to consider how key actions and decisions shaped the course of these events, and examines how these events are viewed today. After all, it was the dawning of the nuclear age that brought the possibility of imminent catastrophe to the forefront of the public consciousness, a time when total atomic annihilation seemed never more than a buttonpush away.
Nuclear wars are quite annihilating than any other wars. Raymond briggs tells the story of ordinary people during the cold war through the medium of a graphic novel. Browse history military world war i ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. The top one or two books in each category are listed at the beginning of each page. The only postnuclearstrike nonfiction ive read is hiroshima by john hershey. The 14 best military nonfiction books of alltime americas. Mar 29, 2020 the war spread to the mediterranean and africa soon after, but hitlers focus was on the united states and soviet union. Throughout the cold war it was a central response of the british government to the. From glossy interiors books that will inspire you to revamp your home to moving. Im curious if theres any other books in this vein, it. Perry, more technocrat than politician, emphasizes his efforts to prevent nuclear war in this sincere and nontriumphalist memoir. Uk government war book, war book, nuclear attack, cold war, ussr, nuclear war, uk government, national archives, civil. Get the best deals on korean war hardcover nonfiction books when you shop the largest online selection at.
In 1914 vera brittain was 20, and as war was declared she was preparing to study at oxford. Beevors stalingrad is the better of his two books on the war. Collections such as the little house books transcend generational differences and provide ways for people of all ages to connect to each other. Mcfarland a leading independent publisher of academic. Books about nuclear war are, to many people, the founding cornerstones of post apocalyptic fiction. Shop childrens nonfiction history military wars books at alibris. Nuclear apocalypse revisiting the paranoia of the cold war era, this list will envelope books involving an end times scenario via our nuclear appetite. An intimate history of the first world war peter englund, peter graves kindle edition. Korean war hardcover nonfiction books for sale ebay. In 1945, the world changed as the first nuclear weapons were openly used. Some of them may already have been mentioned in answers below, but i hope there is at least one new book you found out through this list. Confessions of a nuclear war planner blends personal recollections and historical analysis with a set of considered proposals for reducing the threat of apocalyptic war. World war ii was the defining event of the 20th century, reshaping the world in ways that would echo through the following decades. Comic books feature complex plots and detailed character development, so there is always something new to discover, even if the reader already knows a great deal about a given franchise.
Three best nonfiction books ever the washington post. In addition to the top 10 nonfiction books listed above, i have put together more specific book recommendations by category. The book is a series of vignettes in which illprepared people have a. But i love it so much that im going to plug it here anyway. Here are some books which i feel are mind expanding. The war spread to the mediterranean and africa soon after, but hitlers focus was on the united states and soviet union. Online shopping for war fiction from a great selection at books store. This classic memoir of the first world war is now a major motion picture starring alicia vikander and kit harington. Delivering an account of the first month of world war i in 1914, tuchman tells not just a war story, but an event that would upend the modern world. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Alas, babylon by pat frank, on the beach by nevil shute, the compound by s.
Top 10 books about the cold war books the guardian. End of the world literature postapocalyptic fiction on abebooks. The best writers can bring the past to life in vivid detail whether the subject is the cold war or the cavaliers. The long, nucleararmed standoff that followed the second world war was a terrifying parody of peace which inspired some brilliant literature. They are nonfiction books which relate to uranium mining, nuclear weapons andor nuclear power. The war for america, lexington to princeton, 17751777 the revolution trilogy book 1. When anyone says nuclear war, i think of on the beach by nevil shute. It reminds me a little of a fire upon the deep and a deepness in the sky. St louis postdispatch, our favorite books of 2017 the doomsday machine. These are our picks for best military nonfiction books of alltime.
Command and control is how nonfiction should be written. When we think about contemporary war books, literary fiction is often not what comes to mind. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. One of the economist s 2011 books of the year did garibaldi do.
This list of nuclear holocaust fiction lists the many works of speculative fiction that. They receive notice that hostilities have broken out and there is warning of a nuclear attack. The making of the hydrogen bomb, which was one of three finalists for a pulitzer prize in history. The enduring cold war tensions ensured these novels kept on coming but the. Apocalyptic effects are immeasurable in a nuclear holocaust. Shipped from uk, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. For those who have not read other recent books on nuclear dangers, ellsberg provides valuable reminders of stubborn realities. In the last decade, the eu has been hit by a series of crises, most recently the uks decision to leave the union following the brexit referendum. Whole libraries have been written about world war i, but tuchmans account remains the most captivating of the lot. This summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. Aug 01, 2003 questioning history examines the horrors of the slave trade and the holocaust, the tension of the cold war, and the controversial western front of world war i. The medical implications of nuclear war, by institute of medicine u. Richard rhodes is the author or editor of twentytwo books, including the making of the atomic bomb, which won a pulitzer prize in nonfiction, a national book award and a national book critics circle award, and dark sun. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
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