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A sweeping history of the electric light revolution and the birth of modern America. The late nineteenth century was a period of explosive technological creativity, but more than any other invention, ...

When people think of Thomas Edison, they often picture a glowing light bulb and a man who seemed to invent endlessly. What is ...

As we look back on human history, we can analyze certain moments and periods that have shaped how humanity operates today. Various inventions in particular have allowed the human race to move forward ...

Hintz, Eric S. 2011. [Book review] "Edison&#39s Electric Light: The Art of Invention." Technology and Culture, 52, (4), 829–831. https://doi.org/10.1353/tech.2011.0168.