_Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb_ by Richard Rhodes is as good as _The Making of the Atomic Bomb_ was, if somewhat less dramatic. The people and events leading up to the development of the hydrogen bomb, on both the Russian and American sides, are carefully laid out in this book in great detail. The explanations of the theories behind the different bomb designs is done in layman's terms and are quite good. Additionally, the details of Oppenheimer's persecution as a Communist after the war are given. All in all, an excellent book for the history buff who wants to know everything about the development of the hydrogen bomb.

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