Review of Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age by Lucas Weidner

Nikola Tesla was an eccentric character to say the least. And, in my opinion, no book has been able to capture that aspect and provide an accurate description of Tesla, his genius and his inventions. Many biographies are plagued with admiration, which in it of itself isn’t bad, but it can often lead to inaccurate descriptions of the man. If you want a completely comprehensive, neutral view of Tesla, his childhood, early inventions to his very last days, this is a book for you. Throughout the book, it tells of Tesla’s early successes, his struggles, his dreams, and his eventual fall from fame. While it is an informationally exhaustive read, you will be sure to learn every fact about Tesla, no matter how obscure. W. Bernard Carlson wrote this book exceptionally well, with every little detail of Tesla contained in this 500 page volume. Complete with footnotes, images and in-depth segments explaining how the Wizard’s (A nickname Tesla was given by the press) inventions actually worked. All I can say is that this is a phenomenal and comprehensive work; I recommend it to anyone and everyone!