A World Destroyed

This audiobook presents a comprehensive history of Hiroshima and the atomic arms race, tracing the development of the American atomic bomb and its deployment against Japan, as well as the subsequent evolution of U.S. atomic diplomacy with the Soviet Union. The author, Martin J. Sherwin, reflects on new evidence that has emerged since the book's original publication in 1975 and shares insights from his role as a historical advisor for the controversial Enola Gay exhibit. He explores the profound implications of Hiroshima on American democracy, particularly concerning the manipulation of historical narratives.