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Synopsis
""Marconi: The Man And His Wireless"" is a biography of Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor and electrical engineer who is credited with developing the first practical radio communication system. Written by Orrin E. Dunlap Jr., the book provides a comprehensive account of Marconi's life, from his early experiments with wireless telegraphy to his later work on radio broadcasting and his involvement in the development of radar during World War II.In addition to chronicling Marconi's personal and professional achievements, the book also explores the social and political context in which he lived and worked. Dunlap examines the impact of Marconi's inventions on global communication and the role that wireless technology played in shaping the modern world.Overall, ""Marconi: The Man And His Wireless"" offers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in the history of technology and communication. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, engineering, or telecommunications.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.