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The Electrical Grid (2020)
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The Rivalry of Electric Currents and Its Lasting Consequences
This chapter delves into the fierce competition between electrical standards, particularly Edison's campaign against alternating current. It examines the lasting societal impacts of this rivalry, including the controversial use of electricity in capital punishment and the changing fortunes of prominent figures involved.
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