Nikola Tesla: Engineer, Inventor and Visionary Genius (Sirius Biographies) [9781398868700]

Overview

A story of technological triumphs, heartbreaking setbacks, and remarkable intellect.

Nikola Tesla is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of science. A brilliant inventor and visionary, he stood alongside luminaries such as Thomas Edison and Guglielmo Marconi at the forefront of developments in electrical engineering . But his decades-long rivalry with these inventors and his eccentric public image cost him the recognition that he deserved.

In this compelling biography, Ian Fitzgerald shines a light on Tesla's cutting-edge ideas remarkable innovations, from his work on alternating current technology which super-charged industry and commerce, to his most ambitious project, the Wardenclyffe Tower. It examines Tesla's character and intellectual legacy and why now, a century later, he stands as one of the most incredible scientific minds of modern times.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Biographies series brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within scientific world and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.

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