Title :
Electricity in the Age of Enlightenment [Historical]
Author :
Guarnieri, Massimo
Abstract :
The author gives a review of the historical development of electricity during the Age of Enlightenment (1600-1800), including work from William Gilbert to Benjamin Franklin.
Keywords :
electricity; history; Age of Enlightenment; Benjamin Franklin; William Gilbert; electricity; historical review; Cities and towns; Electricity; Electrostatics; History; Kinematics; Lightning; Urban areas;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIE.2014.2335431