Thomas Alva Edison: The Greatest Industrialist Thomas Alva Edison could be argued as the industrial revolution’s greatest innovator. Many of his inventions had a direct impact on the industrial revolution as well as implications on the modern world. Edison began to toil with electronics during his prime and continued to work right up until his death. He was renowned for his focus and determination throughout his career. During his career Edison had patented a …showed first 75 words of 918 total…

…showed last 75 words of 918 total…greatest industrialist of the industrial revolution. The recording, electrical, and movie industries contribute around $500 billion of industry to the economy each year. He paved the road for many companies today and set them on a course for success. Companies such as GE, RIAA, and MPAA would not have been founded if it was not for the works of Thomas Edison. Compared to the other industrialists of his time, Edison by far was the greatest innovator.