Empires of Light
Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
by:
Jill Jonnes
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. War of the Currents: This term refers to the rivalry between Edison's direct current (DC) and Tesla and Westinghouse's alternating current (AC). Despite Edison's safety concerns, AC became dominant due to its efficiency in long-distance power transmission.
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