Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
by Jill Jonnes
A compelling history of Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse and their race to power the modern age through electricity.
About This Book
Empires of Light chronicles the fierce competition among Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse to electrify the modern world.
The book explores the technical innovations, business rivalries, and personal ambitions that shaped the early electrical industry.
Readers gain insight into the challenges of invention, commercialization, and the transformation of daily life through new technology.
Jill Jonnes draws on historical records to present a clear account of this pivotal era in science and industry.
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