The Sword of Damocles

In The Sword of Damocles: Our Nuclear Age, Michael Hall draws on his extensive experience as a museum director to explore the complex history and contemporary implications of nuclear weapons. Co-authored with his son James, the book presents insights from veterans of the nuclear weapons field, revealing their dedication to securing peace during the Cold War. Sponsored in part by the Department of Energy, this work chronicles over eighty years of nuclear arms production and testing, highlighting the ongoing threat these arsenals pose today.