Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "E. T. Whittaker" in English language version.
Whittaker's views on the origin of special relativity have been rejected by the great majority of scholars
The story of the development of our understanding of electricity and magnetism is, of course, much longer and richer than the mention of a few names from one century would indicate. For a detailed account of the fascinating history, the reader should consult the authoritative volumes by Whittaker