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Empires Of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, And The Race To Electrify The World
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In The Final Decades Of The Nineteenth Century, Three Brilliant And Visionary Titans Of Americas Gilded Agethomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, And George Westinghousebattled Bitterly As Each Vied To Create A Vast And Powerful Electrical Empire. In Empires Of Light, Historian Jill Jonnes Portrays This Extraordinary Trio And Their Riveting And Ruthless World Of Cuttingedge Science, Invention, Intrigue, Money, Death, And Hardeyed Wall Street Millionaires. At The Heart Of The Story Are Thomas Alva Edison, The Nations Most Famous And Folksy Inventor, Creator Of The Incandescent Light Bulb And Mastermind Of The Worlds First Direct Current Electrical Light Networks; The Serbian Wizard Of Invention Nikola Tesla, Elegant, Highly Eccentric, A Dreamer Who Revolutionized The Generation And Delivery Of Electricity; And The Charismatic George Westinghouse, Pittsburgh Inventor And Tough Corporate Entrepreneur, An Industrial Idealist Who In The Era Of Gaslight Imagined A World Powered By Cheap And Plentiful Electricity And Worked Heart And Soul To Create It.Edison Struggled To Introduce His Radical New Direct Current (Dc) Technology Into The Hurlyburly Of New York City As Tesla And Westinghouse Challenged His Dominance With Their Alternating Current (Ac), Thus Setting The Stage For One Of The Eeriest Feuds In American Corporate History, The War Of The Electric Currents. The Battlegrounds: Wall Street, The 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair, Niagara Falls, And, Finally, The Death Chamberjonnes Takes Us On The Tense Walk Down A Prison Hallway And Into The Sunlit Room Where William Kemmler, Convicted Ax Murderer, Became The First Man To Die In The Electric Chair.Empires Of Light Is The Gripping History Of Electricity, The Mysterious Fluid, And How The Fateful Collision Of Edison, Tesla, And Westinghouse Left The World Utterly Transformed.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Empires of Light'? A: 'Empires of Light' focuses on the competition between Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse during the late 19th century as they raced to establish electrical systems in America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empires of Light'? A: The book is authored by Jill Jonnes, a historian known for her detailed accounts of American history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Empires of Light'? A: 'Empires of Light' was published on August 19, 2003.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Empires of Light' is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'Empires of Light'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it has been used but is still in acceptable condition.
- Q: Is 'Empires of Light' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Empires of Light' is a hardcover book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Empires of Light'? A: 'Empires of Light' explores themes of innovation, rivalry, and the transformation of society through electricity, focusing on the impacts of the War of the Electric Currents.
- Q: What historical events are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights significant events such as the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 and the introduction of the electric chair.
- Q: Who are the key figures discussed in 'Empires of Light'? A: The key figures discussed include Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse, each contributing significantly to the development of electrical technology.