The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting

This volume brings together the pioneering electrical research of one of the most inventive minds of the late nineteenth century. It gathers Tesla’s papers on polyphase currents, high‑potential lighting, and related inventions, along with his lectures and articles that were presented to technical societies across Europe and America. Readers will find clear explanations of his motor designs, experiments with high‑frequency currents, and the practical implications he foresaw for power transmission and illumination. All the material is presented as the inventor himself wrote it, offering an authentic glimpse into his scientific thinking.

The opening chapters also provide a concise biography, tracing his upbringing in the borderlands of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire and the early influences that sparked his fascination with electricity and magnetism. By juxtaposing his personal story with detailed technical accounts, the book illustrates how his inventive drive transformed abstract theory into tangible devices that promised cheaper, more reliable power for society. Approved by Tesla himself, the collection serves both as a historical record and as a source of insight for anyone interested in the foundations of modern electrical engineering.