An Entertainment for Angels Electricity in the Enlightenment |
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Author:
| Fara, Patricia |
Series title: | Revolutions in Science Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84046-348-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
Publisher: | Icon Publishing Limited
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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Electricity was the scientific fashion of the Enlightenment, an Entertainment for Angels, rather than for Men. Benjamin Franklin, better known as one of America's founding fathers, played a key role in developing the new instruments and theories of electricity during the 18th century.
Electricity was the scientific fashion of the Enlightenment, an Entertainment for Angels, rather than for Men. Benjamin Franklin, better known as one of America's founding fathers, played a key role in developing the new instruments and theories of electricity during the 18th century.