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Wizard

The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius

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By: Marc J. Seifer
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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Summary

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla's creations were the channeling of alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls.

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"Seifer's vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched biography rescues pioneer inventor Nikola Tesla from cult status and restores him to his rightful place as a principal architect of the modern age." ( Publishers Weekly)
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it is heartbreaking that he was not supported during his time, imagine the world now if he and others like him were nurtured and allowed to focus on their creative endeavors

brilliant

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Pretty good overall, just not spellbinding.
Worth a listen for sure, very informative, I learned a fair bit about the man.

Love Tesla

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Very interesting story of the life of Tesla and also lots of great history included.

Very informative

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