Every time you switch on a light, charge a phone, or connect wirelessly, you rely on inventions rooted in Tesla's revolutionary work. Yet for decades, his story was overshadowed by more famous names.
The Man Who Lit the World uncovers the extraordinary life of the visionary who transformed modern civilization. From his lightning-filled childhood and the invention of alternating current to the War of Currents, Niagara Falls, Wardenclyffe Tower, and his lonely final years, this narrative biography separates historical fact from myth while revealing how innovation, business, and politics shaped his legacy.
Inside you'll discover:
Tesla's remarkable childhood and photographic memory
His rivalry with Thomas Edison
The truth behind the War of Currents
How alternating current electrified the modern world
The rise and fall of Wardenclyffe Tower
Why many of Tesla's greatest ideas were forgotten
The lasting influence of Tesla on wireless communication, renewable energy, and modern technology
Written in an engaging narrative style, this book combines biography, science, history, and innovation into a compelling story of one of humanity's greatest inventors.
Perfect for readers interested in science, technology, engineering, history, innovation, and the remarkable lives of world-changing visionaries.