Marconi: The Man And His Wireless

By Orrin Elmer Dunlap and Jr. Orrin E. Dunlap

Book Overview

Marconi: The Man And His Wireless is a comprehensive biography of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of wireless telegraphy. Written by Orrin E. Dunlap Jr., the book covers Marconi's life from his childhood in Italy to his groundbreaking work in wireless communication. The book details Marconi's early experiments with radio waves, his development of the first wireless telegraph system, and his eventual establishment of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company. Dunlap also explores Marconi's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his political and social views. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important inventors of the 20th century, and the impact that his work had on global communication. Throughout the book, Dunlap uses primary sources such as Marconi's personal papers and diaries, as well as contemporary accounts and interviews with Marconi's family and colleagues. The result is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable man and his contributions to modern technology. Overall, Marconi: The Man And His Wireless is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of technology, the development of communication systems, or the life of one of the most influential inventors of the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163183202
• ISBN13: 9781163183205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"