The Bomb and the Swastika: Moral dilemma faced by history's greatest scientists, who tickled the tail of the sleeping nuclear dragon

What horrendous world might we live in today had the first atomic bomb been dropped by the Nazis? Had some of the most influential scientists of all times taken other decisions during World War II, our world could be dramatically different. Come and eavesdrop on four breathtaking conversations between the greatest scientific minds of the 20th century, and see how their decisions shaped the outcome of the war and ultimately the world as we know it.
“I discovered with pleasure and interest the new information added to Copenhagen... Bravo! I look forward to a live performance.” Christian de Duve, Nobel Laureate for Physiology or Medicine
“I have very much enjoyed reading this play. I like it very much both with regard to structure and content.” Finn Aaserud, Director of the Niels Bohr Archive
“The play is absolutely fascinating... It also, of course, answers the question implied in Frayn’s play Copenhagen: what did Bohr and Heisenberg actually talk about?” David L. Goodstein, physicist, former Caltech vice-provost
“I found it compelling, especially the determination to reconstruct the truth of history, to get it right.” Gary Marotta, historian, Buffalo State College
“This is a “must” for anyone who has seen or read the play “Copenhagen” by Michael Frayn...” Peter Toennies, chemical physicist, Member of the "Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina" in Halle (National Academy of Germany)
“Lucas’ play brings to life fascinating characters: Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg,..., and sheds new light on an all-important chapter of 20th century history. The author weaves with talent the most recently released historical evidences and clever reconstruction to offer an intense psychological drama.” Jean-Louis Migeot, CEO of Free Field Technologies, member of the Belgian Royal Academy
“A gripping drama on the physicists who created nuclear weapons.” Eric Feigelson, astrophysicist, Penn State University
“.... masterful play written by a concerned outstanding scientist.“ Giorgio Benedek, physicist, Università di Milano-Bicocca
“Your great interpolations of what was said will help all who read or see the play understand better an important part of the world’s history.” Rufus Ritchie, physicist, retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory
“Each act of this magnificent play leads the reader or the spectator to a deep and passionate reflection ... One feels like re-living this crucial time...” André Jaumotte, civil engineer, emeritus professor and past provost of the University of Brussels, Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium and of the Science Academy (Paris)