What is the best non-mathematical book on electromagnetism?

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The discussion centers on finding accessible books that explain electromagnetism and its phenomena with minimal mathematical complexity. While Feynman's Lectures on Physics is mentioned, it is noted that it may not fully meet the criteria of being non-mathematical. A recommended alternative is Max Born's "Einstein's Theory of Relativity," which offers a largely descriptive approach to mechanics, optics, and electromagnetism, utilizing only high-school algebra. The book includes numerous diagrams and provides intuitive explanations of Maxwell's equations, along with tutorials on special and some general relativity, making it suitable for readers seeking clarity without heavy mathematical content.
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what is the best book that you know that provides explanations of electromagnetism and its phenomena without too much hard maths please?
 
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I can only think of Feynman's Lectures on Physics.
 
I'm not sure that Feynman is "without too much math."

Try Nobel prize winner Max Born's "Einstein's Theory of Relativity", which presents a largely descriptive and rather non-mathematical description of mechanics, optics and E&M using nothing more than high-school algebra. There are many diagrams, and he manages to explain Maxwell's equations in an intuitive way. You'll also get descriptive tutorials on special (and a little bit of general) relativity.
 

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