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In the modern formulation and understanding of Maxwell's equations, yes, they do show that the speed of light is a constant. However, in the context of the time
by jerf 2y ago
In the modern formulation and understanding of Maxwell's equations, yes, they do show that the speed of light is a constant. However, in the context of the time they were written, it was not known whether or not that was a true fact of the universe or if that meant the equations were incorrect.
In the historical context I'd classify it as a "clue" but not a proof. Proof really came from observations.