--- product_id: 49306572 title: "The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity" brand: "robert lomas" price: "¥5967" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49306572-the-man-who-invented-the-twentieth-century-nikola-tesla-forgotten store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity **Brand:** robert lomas **Price:** ¥5967 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity by robert lomas - **How much does it cost?** ¥5967 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49306572-the-man-who-invented-the-twentieth-century-nikola-tesla-forgotten) ## Best For - robert lomas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert lomas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #933,571 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,766 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 517 Reviews | ## Images ![The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l2ySvggFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely fascinating book about an extraordinarily gifted man *by C***S on 14 September 2019* This is an absolutely superb book. It is much more historical than scientific (I'm an engineer so would have appreciated the inclusion of more technical stuff) but no less fascinating for all that. It gives a good account of Tesla's inventions and achievements in the context of the competitive nature of the electricity industry at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century . Tesla comes across as a very vulnerable, naive individual thoroughly inexperienced in the ways of business and making money. He was therefore exploited mercilessly by Edision, Westinghouse and various financial types. He was also apparently quite vain and susceptable to flattery by those at the upper echelons of society. All of these factors led to his inevitable failure to profit commercially from his inventions. The book emphasises the driven, obsessive nature of the man in consistently pushing (and in many cases obliterating) the boundaries of knowledge of electrical engineering at the time. I found his driven passion for introducing the benefits of AC electricity in the face of fierce competition from large sections of the industry (including Edision himself, who like most opponents of AC at the time were thinking of their own commercial interests over the benefits to humanity) an absolute inspiration. I particularly admire the tendency of the author to steer clear of eulogising him and makes highly apparent his all too human flaws. Personally, I think that this made what Tesla achieved seem even more remarkable. Tesla was an extraordinarily gifted electrical engineer who was one hundred years ahead of his time and his genius cannot be over stated. Reading this book, I was left with a deep admiration and respect for his passion, genius and achievements in the advancement of harnessing and expanding accessability for electrical power. At the same time I find myself a long way from what might be termed hero worship. This is a testament to the author's even handed, fair and impartial account. if the author's intention was to write a book which reported the facts highlighting both Tesla's genius and his shortcomings in an equanimous manner, than he definitely succeeded, in my humble opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great insights into the genius of Nikola Tesla *by C***L on 16 March 2024* Such a good read highlighting both the incredible achievements of the genius who was Nikola Tesla and his personality flaws. His lack of business acumen allowed others to take advantage of him, and to take the credit and financial rewards for inventions that were in truth Tesla’s. In terms of inventions he really outflanked many of the great names like Marconi, Edison and Westinghouse and sadly left a number of his future ideas undocumented and a mystery still to be solved. The title of the book is entirely apt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Tesla Tome! *by M***L on 12 October 2018* Tesla? Well, say the name and one would expect to be reading about Elon Musk's company. It's a sad indictment of society when the name Tesla doesn't bring to mind the Leonardo Da Vinci of the 20th Century. It should.I looked on eBay and couldn't find a book about him. That's astonishing. Here's this brilliant mind on legs who foresaw and developed basically modern day life, and nothing.Thankfully Amazon had this well written, easy to understand book about his life and work, though admittedly it's a hard feat to pull off as little exists about him personally.Although it doesn't have my favourite story about Tesla with the white pigeon he fell in love with, and few photos as few exist, Lomas writes about Tesla's often floral and poetic way of describing things, his isolation, his ineptitude at business, and the frankly crap way Edison treated him, he was an utter piece of turd anyway what he did with animals and plagiarising others inventions.Lomas makes quite complex science digestible, explaining how carbon light bulbs were made, how Tesla made lightening, the first a/c current, how he saw a future of wireless electricity, and his traumas growing up with a family who really didn't see his worth.One thing though, the book cover is a bit flimsy. I had to curl the front cover over several times as it flapped up, which was a bit irritating.I'd deffo recommend this if like me you are a fan of Tesla, and would like to read about what he invented, a bit about his personality and the inventions he made and predicted. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century: Nikola Tesla, Forgotten Genius of Electricity - My Inventions, Autobiography of Nikola Tesla - My Inventions and Other Writings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49306572-the-man-who-invented-the-twentieth-century-nikola-tesla-forgotten](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49306572-the-man-who-invented-the-twentieth-century-nikola-tesla-forgotten) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-07*