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Eiffel's Tower: The Thrilling Story Behind Paris's Beloved Monument and the Extraordinary World's Fair That Introduced It, Jill Jonnes
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Eiffel's Tower: The Thrilling Story Behind Paris's Beloved Monument and the Extraordinary World's Fair That Introduced It

Author: Jill Jonnes

Narrator: Paul Hecht

Unabridged: 13 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/03/2009

Genre: History - Social History

Synopsis

Reminiscent of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City, this fascinating account from acclaimed author Jill Jonnes recaptures the 1889 Paris World's Fair. Casting vehement criticism aside, Gustave Eiffel built his tower to be the fair's centerpiece. Perched at the top all summer, he hosted a string of dignitaries.

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