Robert Lomas

The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity

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ISBN 13:
9781481229807
author:
Robert Lomas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
294
Dimensions:
12.7 x 1.7 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
History, Other Historical Subjects, History of Science, Robert Lomas,The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,148122980X,Science,Science/Mathematics,History,
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Nikola Tesla, the engineer who gave his name to the unit of magnetic flux, is often forgotten as a key figure in the development of modern science. This biography, written by Robert Lomas, sets out to rectify this oversight by revealing the true extent of Tesla's scientific genius and the circumstances that led to his name being all but forgotten. Through a meticulous examination of Tesla's own writings, contemporary records, and recently released FBI files, Lomas reconstructs the remarkable story of Tesla's life, from his childhood as a Serbian immigrant to his groundbreaking work on electricity and communication. Perpetual misfortune and exploitation by those around him meant that credit for his work was often taken by others, including Edison, Westinghouse, and Marconi. This book offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating figure, shedding light on the remarkable achievements and personal struggles of one of the 20th century's most unsung heroes.

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