Atomic tragedy : Henry L. Stimson and the decision to use the bomb against Japan / Sean L. Malloy.

Author: Malloy, Sean L. (Sean Langdon), 1972-

Imprint:Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2008.

Descriptionxi, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Note:Introduction : "its use must weigh heavily on our minds and on our hearts" -- The education of Henry L. Stimson -- The road to Pearl Harbor -- "A most terrible thing" -- "The international situation" -- The ordeal of Henry L. Stimson -- Hiroshima and Nagasaki by way of Potsdam -- The last full measure -- "The full enumeration of the steps in the tragedy" -- Conclusion : "a grave and continuing responsibility."

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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