Tesla, Marc J. Seifer
Tesla, Marc J. Seifer
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Tesla
Wizard at War: The Genius, the Particle Beam Weapon, and the Pursuit of Power

Author: Marc J. Seifer

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 13 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/29/2021

Synopsis

"In a few years hence, it will be possible for nations to fight without armies, ships or guns, by weapons far more terrible to the destructive action and range of which there is virtually no limit. Any city at any distance whatsoever from the enemy can be destroyed by him and no power on Earth can stop him from doing so."—Nikola Tesla, circa 1925

Drawing on forty years of research and a treasure trove of new information, Tesla: Wizard at War provides a comprehensive view of Tesla's discoveries, which continue to influence today's military technology and diplomatic strategies. One of the world's leading Tesla experts, Marc J. Seifer offers new insight into the brilliant scientist's particle beam weapon (aka the "Death Ray") and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures—including his links to Joseph Stalin, Vannevar Bush, General Andrew McNaughton, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

From Tesla's role in the origins of Star Wars technology and his dynamic theory of gravity, to the real purpose behind the iconic tower at Wardenclyffe, this is an eye-opening account of Tesla's projects, passions, and ambitions—and an illuminating, important study of one of history's most intriguing figures.

About Marc J. Seifer

Marc J. Seifer is an acclaimed expert on the inventor Nikola Tesla and also in the field of graphology. He starred in the five-part reality mini-series The Tesla Files on the History Channel and has appeared in Tesla documentaries on American Experience and in the motion picture Tower to the People. Marc's books include Framed: Murder, Corruption, and a Death Sentence in Florida and The Definitive Book of Handwriting Analysis, as well as numerous well-received novels.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Το on November 03, 2019

"It is not humans that I love, but humanity". Born in Serbia, a true Balkan till end of his life, educated in Europe, where he lived for a while before settling permanently in America, influenced by Eastern religions (Buddhism) and theosophy, Tesla seems to incorporate many different ideas, attitude......more

Goodreads review by David on May 11, 2013

Nikola Tesla was an amazing genius. He came very close to winning a Nobel Prize, jointly with Edison. Tesla was an brilliant, arrogant, eccentric character, full of energy. He made numerous fundamental scientific discoveries, and tried, to some extent, to capitalize on his discoveries through a whol......more

Goodreads review by R.K. on January 18, 2018

3.5/5 It has been done! This biography took me so long to read! I began in summer 2016 but couldn’t get into it. Picked it back up at the start of my fall semester this year but couldn’t get into it. Picked it up again at the end of the semester and forced myself to through. All in all his was a fasci......more

Goodreads review by Margie on May 16, 2013

Tesla is one of the most awesomest coolio scientists evah. Totally. Check out what The Oatmeal has to say: [URL not allowed] And if you're writing your dissertation on Tesla and need to know whether he was in New Jersey or New York on April 19th so that you can confirm that a conver......more

Goodreads review by Paul on January 17, 2008

This book is actually the reason I can't check out anything at the SF Public Library anymore. I took it out years ago, and by the time I started it, it was due back again. But being the lazy bastard I am, I just kept reading it because it was so engrossing, and never renewed it. Tesla was, next to D......more

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