In the twilight of the nineteenth century, an electrifying saga unfolded as the titans of innovation—Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse—engaged in a fierce battle to illuminate the world and shape the future. "Empires of Light" by Jill Jonnes masterfully recounts the intense rivalry that sparked the creation of a modern electrical era, weaving together the dreams, inventions, and ambitions of these three extraordinary men. Through their genius, the darkness was banished, and a new age of light was born, but not without its share of intrigue, betrayal, and personal vendettas. Jonnes delves deep into the heart of the Gilded Age, a time of remarkable technological progress and cutthroat competition, to reveal a story that is as much about the power of human aspiration as it is about the electricity that now courses through our lives. The narrative journeys from the bustling streets of New York City to the dazzling lights of the Chicago World’s Fair, from the majestic power of Niagara Falls to the grim setting of the electric chair, painting a vivid portrait of a world on the brink of a revolution. "Empires of Light" is not only a tale of science and innovation but an epic saga of creation and conflict, capturing the spirit of an era and the men who dared to transform the world.