Empires of Light
Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
Jill Jonnes
The book chronicles the intense rivalry and technological innovations of Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse as they competed to develop and control the electric power industry. It delves into their personal lives, the creation of their respective electrical systems, and the impact of their work on the modern world.
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