Raj Chengappa’s is the definitive historical account of India’s 50-year journey toward becoming a declared nuclear state. Published in 2000, shortly after the 1998 Pokhran-II tests, the book provides an "explosive" narrative of the triumphs, travails, and deep-seated secrecy surrounding India's nuclear arsenal. The Core Narrative: From Bhabha to Vajpayee

India’s Atomic Odyssey: A Review of Raj Chengappa's Weapons of Peace

: Reviewers note that while the book is a compelling "potboiler," it contains technical details that require some understanding of military science to fully digest. Where to Access the Work