Years ago, I read a book about the development, usage, and history of the atomic bomb. It was for an assignment for a college class I took on World War II. The book itself was fascinating and explored angles we seldom take when considering the events leading up to, the use of, and the consequences of the United States government dropping bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
One of the most interesting points that the book made is that there is nothing magical or special about nuclear weapons themselves. They are quantitatively different than other bombs—in other words, they’re just bigger and more destructive.