In this insightful and revelatory new book, the author of the highly
acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller Wizard: The Life and
Times of Nikola Tesla delves deeper into the groundbreaking ideas and
astonishing mind of one of the greatest geniuses of modern times. The
culmination of more than four decades of research, Tesla: Wizard at
War explores the historical impact of Tesla's particle beam weapon and
other brilliant work--and how it continues to shape global military
technology and diplomatic strategies even today.
*"In a few years hence, it will be possible for nations to fight without
armies, ships or guns, by weapons far more terrible to the destructive
action and range of which there is virtually no limit. Any city at any
distance whatsoever from the enemy can be destroyed by him and no power
on Earth can stop him from doing so." **--***Nikola Tesla, circa
1925
Drawing on forty years of research and a treasure trove of new
information, Tesla: Wizard at War provides a comprehensive view of
Tesla's discoveries, which continue to influence today's military
technology and diplomatic strategies. One of the world's leading Tesla
experts, Marc J. Seifer offers new insight into the brilliant
scientist's particle beam weapon (a.k.a. the "Death Ray") and explores
his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures**--**including
his links to Joseph Stalin, Vannevar Bush, General Andrew McNaughton,
and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
From Tesla's role in the origins of Star Wars technology and his dynamic
theory of gravity to the real purpose behind the iconic tower at
Wardenclyffe, this is an eye-opening account of Tesla's projects,
passions, and ambitions--and an illuminating, important study of one of
history's most intriguing figures.
