The Atlantic·5 min read
The Books You Should Read About the Bomb
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Emma Sarappo
The more we know about the world’s most powerful weapons, the better our chances of containing them.
Corbis / Getty September 18, 2026, 12:50 PM ET Share Save This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here.
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