Tuxedo Park

A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II

Autori

• Jennet Conant

Parametri

Pagine

352pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Economia e affari
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows a covert mission by British scientists who meet with American physicists to share vital military secrets. Central to this story is Alfred Lee Loomis, a wealthy Wall Street tycoon leading a dual life as a scientific innovator. Through extensive research and personal accounts, the book uncovers Loomis' hidden contributions to the war effort and his influential role in the development of nuclear technology, revealing a pivotal yet overlooked chapter in history.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

(In brossura)