The fascinating autobiography of the legendary inventor behind the radio, wireless energy, robotics, and much more.
Famous
for his pioneering contributions to the electronic age, his lifelong
feud with Thomas Edison, and his erratic behavior, Nikola Tesla was one
of the most brilliant and daring inventors and visionaries of his time. My Inventions is Tesla's autobiography, with meditations on his major discoveries and
innovations, including the rotating magnetic field, the magnifying
transmitter, and the Tesla coil. This volume also includes three
articles by Tesla, as well as an enlightening introduction that
discredits many of the myths surrounding the thinker's eccentric life.
This rare window into the industrial age's most tragic genius will
fascinate historians, scientists, aspiring inventors, and curious fans
alike.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.
The fascinating autobiography of the legendary inventor behind the radio, wireless energy, robotics, and much more.
Famous
for his pioneering contributions to the electronic age, his lifelong
feud with Thomas Edison, and his erratic behavior, Nikola Tesla was one
of the most brilliant and daring inventors and visionaries of his time. My Inventions is Tesla's autobiography, with meditations on his major discoveries and
innovations, including the rotating magnetic field, the magnifying
transmitter, and the Tesla coil. This volume also includes three
articles by Tesla, as well as an enlightening introduction that
discredits many of the myths surrounding the thinker's eccentric life.
This rare window into the industrial age's most tragic genius will
fascinate historians, scientists, aspiring inventors, and curious fans
alike.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.
By:
Nikola Tesla Introduction by:
Samantha Hunt Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 160g ISBN:9780143106616 ISBN 10: 0143106619 Pages: 192 Publication Date:03 February 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
,
ELT Advanced
,
Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
