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Eiffel's Tower: The Thrilling Story Behind Paris's Beloved Monument and the Extraordinary World's Fair That Introduced It
Eiffel's Tower The Thrilling Story Behind Paris's Beloved Monument and the Extraordinary World's Fair That Introduced It
Author: Jill Jonnes
The story of the world-famous monument and the extraordinary world's fair that introduced it — Since it opened in May 1889, the Eiffel Tower has been an iconic image of modern times -- as much a beacon of technological progress as an enduring symbol of Paris and French culture. But as engineer Gustave Eiffel built the now-fam...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780143117292
ISBN-10: 0143117297
Publication Date: 4/27/2010
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Penguin
Book Type: Paperback
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This book isn't for everyone but if you like France and all things french than you'll definitely want to read it. A slice of French/American history (there's a very strong connection between the two countries over the World's Fair that birthed the tower) that is fun to read and extremely interesting.


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