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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.
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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as a fascinating book about the battle between Westinghouse and Edison.


Chris Dixon

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as a book detailing the 'War of the Currents'.


David Senra

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#267 Thomas Edison
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in the context of George Westinghouse's rivalry with Thomas Edison.


David Senra

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#284 Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick
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as the book he read this week, focusing on Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse's race to electrify the world.


David Senra

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#83 Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
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as a book about Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse.


David Senra

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#142 Teddy Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan
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as the author's book.


Melvyn Bragg

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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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as a book that dispels myths about Nikola Tesla.

Ray Youssef

Stolen Science Part 1 - @ray_noOnes #475
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when introducing Jill Jones, who is the author.


Jason Feiffer

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