"Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the twentieth century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain...

Presents an illustrated overview of the history of technology, providing information on how historical change impacts the development of new technology and technological innovation, from the early empires of China, the Mediterranean, and Rome. Includes timeline, maps and diagrams.

Presents an illustrated overview of the history of technology, providing information on how historical change impacts the development of new technology and technological innovation, from Medieval Europe, to the Islamic Empire, and late imperial China. Includes timeline, maps and diagrams.

Presents an illustrated overview of the history of technology, providing information on how historical change impacts the development of new technology and technological innovation, incluing information on the United States from 1870 to 1970,the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, and the world scince 1970. Includes timeline, maps and diagrams.