A fiery peace in a cold war

A Fiery Peace in a Cold War examines the Cold War nuclear arms race between the United States and Soviet Union through the career of General Bernard Schriever, who led the development of the Atlas, Titan, and Minuteman missile programs.

Using the biographical approach that made his previous work A Bright Shining Lie acclaimed, Sheehan weaves together the stories of scientists, politicians, military leaders, and contractors involved in the race to develop ICBMs, while exploring the political intrigue, bureaucratic battles, and technological innovation that defined this critical period of American history.