Michael Faraday and the Electrical Century (Icon Science)

by Iwan Rhys Morus

Book Overview

The only scientist to ever appear on the British twenty pound note, Michael Faraday is one of the most recognisable names in the history of science.

Faraday's forte was electricity, a revolutionary force in nineteenth-century society. The electric telegraph had made mass-communication possible and inventors looked forward to the day when electricity would control all aspects of life. By the end of the century, this dream was well on its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785782673
• ISBN13: 9781785782671
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Great book

This is a great overview of the man Michael Faraday and his times. It is never too technical and reads quite fast. I highly recommend it!

A Well-Focused History of 19th Century Electrical Science

This is not a technical book; it is a history book. The main focus is the development of electrical science, technology and even related showmanship during the 19th century. Technical details are omitted in favor of a well-balanced digression on the related historical and social issues of that period. Although many individuals clearly play important roles in this saga, Michael Faraday is the principal character around which the developments in this important field unfold. This book is very well written in an elegant style. It will be of interest to history buffs as well as those interested in the history of science.