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Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
Jill Jones
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“I read Empires of Light, which is about the war of the currents between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.”
“The podcast mentions 'Empire's Light', which is an entire book about a specific point in Edison's life, providing more detail than discussed.”
“The speaker references 'Empire of Light' in relation to Edison's life and the war of the currents, indicating they have read it.”
“This book is about the competition and interactions between Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse, mentioned as similar to The Hour of Fate.”
“The podcast discusses the book 'Empires of Light', which tells the story of the early electric power industry and the competition between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: early electric power industry
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in technology
Key quote: “The podcast discusses the book 'Empires of Light', which tells the story of the early electric power industry and the competition between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.”
The host briefly mentions 'Empires of Light' to highlight the historical competition in the electric power industry. This book provides insights into the influential figures of Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.