Electric Illumination: Volume 2

Discover the groundbreaking advancements in electric lighting with Electric Illumination: Volume 2 by James Dredge. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, this comprehensive volume spans an impressive 898 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the electric lighting revolution that transformed both commercial and domestic spaces.

Inspired by the spectacular lighting displays at the 1881 International Exposition of Electricity in Paris, Dredge, who served as the editor of the British periodical Engineering, meticulously compiled this illustrated two-volume work between 1882 and 1885. This essential resource captures the potential and innovation of electric illumination, making it a must-have for historians, engineers, and enthusiasts alike.

Join the journey through the evolution of electric lighting and experience the brilliance that changed the world.