The Electrical Engineer, Vol. 11: From January 6, 1898, to June 30, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

This wide-ranging compendium of electrical discovery explores the history of electrical phenomena and the evolution of technology from the first discoveries of the ancient Greeks to the latest innovations of the 20th century. The author traces the development of electrical theory alongside the men who shaped it, from Volta to Faraday, and Maxwell to Tesla. The book also examines the impact of electricity on modern life and industry, from the telegraph and telephone to the electric motor and transformer. It uncovers the theoretical and practical origins of our electrical age, and elucidates the continuing influence of electricity on scientific advancement and technological innovation.