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| april 26th in history: Chernobyl Serhii Plokhy, 2018-05-15 A Chernobyl survivor and the New York Times bestselling author of The Gates of Europe mercilessly chronicles the absurdities of the Soviet system in this vividly empathetic account of the worst nuclear accident in history (Wall Street Journal). On the morning of April 26, 1986, Europe witnessed the worst nuclear disaster in history: the explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine. Dozens died of radiation poisoning, fallout contaminated half the continent, and thousands fell ill. In Chernobyl, Serhii Plokhy draws on new sources to tell the dramatic stories of the firefighters, scientists, and soldiers who heroically extinguished the nuclear inferno. He lays bare the flaws of the Soviet nuclear industry, tracing the disaster to the authoritarian character of the Communist party rule, the regime's control over scientific information, and its emphasis on economic development over all else. Today, the risk of another Chernobyl looms in the mismanagement of nuclear power in the developing world. A moving and definitive account, Chernobyl is also an urgent call to action. |
| april 26th in history: The Chernobyl Disaster Viktor Haynes, Marko Bojcun, 1988 An examination of the causes and consequences of the explosion at the nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, looking at the events which led up to the accident, the lessons for the future of the industry and featuring first-hand accounts by survivors, rescue workers and eye witnesses. |
| april 26th in history: The Sky Above Us (Sunrise at Normandy Book #2) Sarah Sundin, 2019-02-05 Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion. Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and sets up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement. Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws near. And secrets can't stay buried forever. Bestselling author Sarah Sundin returns readers to the shores of Normandy, this time in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the past--and the most fearsome battle of his life. |
| april 26th in history: Atomic Accidents James Maheffey, 2021-08-31 From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy, looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns.Every incident has lead to new facets in understanding about the mighty atom—and Mahaffey puts forth what the future should be for this final frontier of science that still holds so much promise. |
| april 26th in history: The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, Robert Wodrow, 1721 |
| april 26th in history: The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution Robert Wodrow, 1829 |
| april 26th in history: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.: 1-6810 George Washington Cullum, 1920 |
| april 26th in history: History of Friedrich the Second Called Frederick the Great: Second Silesian war, important episode in the general European one, 1744 Thomas Carlyle, 1864 |
| april 26th in history: History of Friedrich II of Prussia (All 21 Volumes) Thomas Carlyle, 2023-12-20 Thomas Carlyle's monumental work, 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia,' spans an astonishing 21 volumes and offers a detailed account of the life and reign of one of Europe's most influential monarchs. Written in Carlyle's characteristic prose, which combines historical research with vivid storytelling, this work stands as a cornerstone in the genre of biographical history. Carlyle's narrative style immerses the reader in the world of 18th-century Prussia, providing a rich tapestry of political intrigue, military conquests, and personal insights into Friedrich II's character. The sheer scope of the work showcases Carlyle's dedication to chronicling every aspect of Friedrich's life with meticulous detail and analysis. The impact of Carlyle's insights on Friedrich's leadership and legacy adds depth to our understanding of this enigmatic figure in European history. Those with an interest in biographies, historical narratives, and European history will find Carlyle's 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia' to be an essential read for delving into the life of one of history's most enigmatic rulers. |
| april 26th in history: The Historical Magazine, and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities, History, and Biography of America , 1864 |
| april 26th in history: The Historical Magazine and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities, History and Biography of America John Ward Dean, George Folsom, John Gilmary Shea, Henry Reed Stiles, Henry Barton Dawson, 1864 |
| april 26th in history: Historical record to the close of the nineteenth century of Rockland County A.S. Tompkins, |
| april 26th in history: Monasticon Anglicanum...a History of the Abbies and Other Monasteries...and Cathedral and Collegiate Churches...in England and Wales William Dugdale, 1846 |
| april 26th in history: Annual Report of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Mississippi. Dept. of Archives and History, 1908 Report for 1936/37 includes the Biennial report of the State Librarian, 1935/37; and the Sixth biennial report of the State Library Commission, 1936/37. |
| april 26th in history: History of Friedrich II, of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great Thomas Carlyle, 1885 |
| april 26th in history: History of the Captivity of Napoleon at St. Helena Charles-Tristan comte de Montholon, 1847 |
| april 26th in history: History of Nashville, Tenn John Wooldridge, 1890 |
| april 26th in history: History of Friedrich II. of Prussia Thomas Carlyle, 2018-09-20 Reproduction of the original: History of Friedrich II. of Prussia by Thomas Carlyle |
| april 26th in history: History of Boone County, Missouri , 1882 |
| april 26th in history: History of Morrow County, Ohio Abraham J. Baughman, 1911 |
| april 26th in history: History of Randolph County, Indiana E. Tucker, 1882 |
| april 26th in history: History of Saint Louis City and County, from the Earliest Periods to the Present Day: Including Biographical Sketches of Representative Men John Thomas Scharf, 2024-01-24 Reprint of the original, first published in 1883. |
| april 26th in history: Washington Historical Quarterly , 1914 |
| april 26th in history: A History of Rockingham County, Virginia John Walter Wayland, 1912 |
| april 26th in history: Papers in Illinois History and Transactions for the Year ... , 1922 |
| april 26th in history: The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Newcastle Upon Tyne John Brand, 1789 |
| april 26th in history: A History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and Its People John Woolf Jordan, 1914 |
| april 26th in history: The Historical Journal , 1888 |
| april 26th in history: The History of Boone County, Iowa , 1880 |
| april 26th in history: A Century of Education: Being A Concise History of the Rise and Progress of the Public Schools in the City of Providence Edwin Martin Stone, 2024-03-13 Reprint of the original, first published in 1876. |
| april 26th in history: Montana Code Annotated Montana, 2016 |
| april 26th in history: History of California. 1884-90 Hubert Howe Bancroft, 1886 |
| april 26th in history: The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Philip Alexander Bruce, William Glover Stanard, 1904 |
| april 26th in history: The History and Antiquities of the Town and Country of the Town of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Including an Account of the Coal-trade of that Place and Embellished with Engryved Views John Brand, 1789 |
| april 26th in history: History of the American Stage Thomas Allston Brown, 1870 |
| april 26th in history: Historical Collections of Ohio ... Henry Howe, 1889 |
| april 26th in history: Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society , 1848 |
| april 26th in history: Publications of the Virginia War History Commission Virginia War History Commission, 1926 |
| april 26th in history: Combined History of Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois W.R. Brink & Co, 1882 |
| april 26th in history: The History of the Indian Mutiny Charles Ball, 1858 |
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