Empires of Light by Jill Jonnes does a great job covering the rivalry between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse over electrifying the world. I liked how it broke down the technical and business challenges and showed the impact on everyday life and industry.
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Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
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