Margaret Cheney’ biography of Nikola Tesla tells the story of one of the great scientists and characters of our time.  Anyone who is interested in the history of science or in the man whose work has been fundamental to our knowledge of computers and robotics should read this book.   It’s also a great reminder of the adage that behind every great man is a great publicist.  Tesla should have been more famous than Edison, but apparently he lacked Edison’s PR team.