A History Of Electricity, The Intellectual Rise In Electricity, From Antiquity To The Days Of Benjamin Franklin (1898) - Park Benjamin - Bog

""A History of Electricity: The Intellectual Rise in Electricity, from Antiquity to the Days of Benjamin Franklin"" is a comprehensive account of the origins and development of electricity, written by author and historian Park Benjamin. The book covers the history of electricity from its earliest known discoveries in ancient times, through the scientific and technological advancements of the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, up to the era of Benjamin Franklin and his groundbreaking experiments with electricity in the 18th century. The book explores the intellectual and scientific advancements that led to the discovery and understanding of electricity, including the contributions of notable figures such as Thales of Miletus, William Gilbert, and Alessandro Volta. It also delves into the cultural and societal impacts of electricity, including its use in medicine, communication, and industry.Written in 1898, ""A History of Electricity"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of electricity and the scientific and intellectual breakthroughs that paved the way for the modern world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, technology, and innovation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.