The Electric War: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Light the World
Race Light World: The Electric War is a nonfiction account of the competition between Thomas Edison and the team of Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse over electricity and the future of electric power. This Kindle edition presents the story through scientific, historical, and biographical material.
At a glance
- Covers the competition involving Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse, including the conflict between direct and alternating current.
- Combines scientific, historical, and biographical material in a narrative about the nineteenth-century push to electrify the world.
- The Kindle listing specifies screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects the competing approaches to electric current with the inventors and business ambitions behind them.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the historical content and readability.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
| Publication date | January 22, 2019 |
| Print length | 255 pages |
| File size | 28.7 MB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250120175 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Grade level | 8 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading age | 12 - 18 years |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history of electricity, technology, and nineteenth-century science.
- Teen readers and adults looking for a narrative biography and history of Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical textbook or a practical guide to electrical engineering.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the historical content and readability, with positive comments about the detailed science and research. That praise may suit readers looking for an accessible account of the electricity rivalry, though it does not establish how technical or detailed every section will feel. Aggregate ratings are largely favorable, with some lower ratings, but they do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the historical material as fascinating and insightful.
- Feedback praises readability, with comments describing it as an engaging read.
- One reported comment highlights thorough research and detailed scientific explanations.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Electric War about?
It recounts the competition among Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse over electric current and the expansion of electrical power.
What reading features does this Kindle edition list?
The listing states that screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is the ebook?
The listing gives a print length of 255 pages and a file size of 28.7 MB.
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