Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World

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.

Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World, Jill Jonnes An extremely detailed and engaging book on how electricity was brought to the United States.