This is a great book and has the potential to make a student really understand how a transformer,AC machines and DC machines work. The other book i recommend is 'Electric machinery fundamentals by chapman' which be sompler to read. Read both books for a better perspective since both the authours are knowledgable and present the subject in their unique way.

In present times,this book is nothing but a collector's item.it may have been well when it was written years ago and less textbooks on the subject were available.
Books like MG Say,Hancock-Clayton easily surpass this as the best textbook in the realm of electrical machines.
Unless you want to own it just for historical reasons,dont go for it.
ps:I dont know how MIT still asks its students to follow this book for the course.

To start with a very well written book. The language is crystal clear and and evokes the correct principles in the reader's mind. The book covers almost everything related to machines.
What I like the most about the book is that it depth goes in full depth of the topic. This creates a lasting image in the reader's mind, and this is where the book stands out. The book simply makes study of machines - a journey.

If you are a beginner than Definitely go for it, the language is simple and easy. it will clear your basics. But this will not be your last book, because as far as the IES(ESE) or other competitive exams(like GATE) are concerns the Syllabus is NOT complete. Things like 3phase Transformer, starting of DC and Induction motor, parallel operation of Transformer, efficiency and regulation, testing etc are NOT covered. So you have to other books to cover these left topics. But this book is good as ...

If you are wondering which book to grab for the best concept on Electrical machines, then this book is ideal for you. it gives you an in depth knowledge of all types of machines(both DC and AC).
Advantage:
1. The language is pretty lucid and explanations are sharp and clear .
2. It gives you the zeal for learning the subject.
3. Sufficient relevant examples to each topic is attached after the explanation part.
4. Diagram is given for giving the readers a clear view of the constructional parts...

awesome book!!!
the language is very nice,but its not for beginners!!!!
but to all electrical engineering students i strongly recommend this!!!!!


this gives a strong base to to your concepts.....what you need is just spare few hours behind this book and its solutions.

nothing can be best than this.......... i was a very poor student... continuous 2 backlogs in machines ... but in my last chance of supplementary after studying from this book.. i topped in the exam... my story explains all about the book... just buy it without any doubt.

Read this book if you want to get some insight on electric machines in addition to information. Synchronous machine treatment is awesome, especially the analysis with d q variables. Rotating magnetic field concept well explained. Though this is a foreign author book, the material is very accessible and can be easily learnt that many other books.

I compared with two other books n found some portions of the chapter ... missing

this is it....every electrical engineer should read this book once