Master of Lightning: Nikola Tesla and the War of Currents
The Visionary Who Dreamed of Wireless Power and Sparked the Future of Electricity In the golden age of invention, one man stood apart—not because he was the wealthiest or the most commercially successful, but because he dreamed bigger than anyone else. Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and futurist, became a symbol of genius untamed by convention. While others pursued fame and fortune, Tesla pursued the future. His story is not only one of brilliant discoveries and dramatic rivalries but also of resilience, imagination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. From alternating current to wireless energy, Tesla’s legacy continues to light up the world. The Spark of Genius Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia. From a young age, he exhibited a photographic memory and an uncanny ability to visualize complex mechanical systems in his mind—before ever putting them to paper. This gift allowed him to innovate with extraordinary precision....