In the pantheon of scientific discovery, few partnerships have been as transformative as that of Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, whose collective genius forged the path for the modern world's reliance on electromagnetic fields. "Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field" by Nancy Forbes intricately weaves the tale of these two extraordinary nineteenth-century scientists, whose work upended the Newtonian mechanical worldview and set the stage for the technological marvels of the twentieth century and beyond. Through a masterful blend of rich biographical detail and accessible scientific explanation, Forbes brings to life the story of Faraday, a self-taught prodigy with an unmatched experimental acumen, and Maxwell, a mathematical prodigy, whose collaboration created the unified field theory that underpins much of today’s physics, including technologies we now take for granted. This book not only charts the course of their groundbreaking discovery but also delves into the very human story of overcoming adversity—Faraday's battle against class prejudice and Maxwell's against the limitations of the scientific knowledge of his time. Forbes highlights how their relentless pursuit of knowledge and their complementary skills—Faraday's intuitive understanding of nature and Maxwell's unparalleled mathematical prowess—converged to decode the language of the universe in a way never before conceived. "Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field" is an eloquent testament to their brilliance, a vivid narrative that captures the essence of their indelible impact on science. Through Forbes' expert storytelling, readers will gain a newfound appreciation for how Faraday's and Maxwell's contributions have shaped our everyday lives, laying the groundwork for everything from electric power generation to the way we watch television.