In a rich and fascinating history, John Cornwell tells the epic story of Germany's scientists from the First World War to the collapse of Hitler's Reich. He shows how Germany became the world's birthplace of inventive genius, taking the lion's share of Nobel awards, before Hitler's regime hijacked science for wars of conquest and genocidal racism.

Cornwell provides a dramatic account of the extensive Nazi research projects, from rockets to nuclear weapons; the pursuit of advanced technology for irrational ends, ending with a deeply relevant message for today: the inherent dangers of science without conscience.

Pages: 576, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm