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Empires of Light

Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
Book • 2003
Empires of Light by Jill Jonnes explores the intense competition between Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse as they battled to create a vast electrical empire in the late 19th century.

The book delves into the technological innovations, legal battles, and societal impacts of their work, which ultimately transformed the world through the widespread adoption of AC power.

It highlights the complex and often contentious process of technological change during this pivotal period.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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David Senra
as a book detailing the 'War of the Currents'.
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#267 Thomas Edison
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David Senra
in the context of George Westinghouse's rivalry with Thomas Edison.
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#284 Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick
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David Senra
as the book he read this week, focusing on Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse's race to electrify the world.
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#83 Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
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David Senra
as a book about Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse.
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#142 Teddy Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan
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Melvyn Bragg
as the author's book.
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Nikola Tesla
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode about Thomas Edison.
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Thomas Edison (Part 2)
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Ray Youssef
as a book that dispels myths about Nikola Tesla.
Stolen Science Part 1 - @ray_noOnes #475
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Jason Feiffer
when introducing Jill Jones, who is the author.
Even Thomas Edison Got Things Wrong

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