Rigorous introduction to electromagnetism

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For someone with a solid background in multivariate and vector calculus but limited experience in physics, a good introductory text on electromagnetism is essential. Purcell's "E&M, Berkeley Physics Volume 2" has long been a standard for honors courses, providing a comprehensive foundation. Additionally, Franklin's "Classical Electromagnetism" is recommended as it begins with fundamental concepts and builds rigorously, making it suitable for those without prior physics knowledge, provided they are comfortable with the necessary mathematics. This approach allows for a gradual increase in complexity, ensuring a solid understanding of electromagnetism.
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I'm looking for a good introductory text on electromagnetism for someone who has very little experience with physics but is comfortable with multivariate and vector calculus and ODE's. I'd prefer something that starts from the basics and works up in a rigorous fashion. Note that I am proficient in the above fields, but something at the level of Landau is probably a bit over my head considering my lack of intuition for physics. I can work with that level of difficulty if need be, but I'd prefer to start with something a little gentler.
 
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For many years, the traditional standard text for honors introductory EM has been Purcell's E&M, Berkeley Physics Volume 2.
 
I think that Franklin, "Classical Electromagnetism", could be appropriate for you.
Although it is a graduate level text, it starts from the basics and works up in a rigorous fashion. No previous knowledge of physics is necessary if your math is good.
 
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