Describes the techniques used and difficulties faced in building the Eiffel Tower, once the tallest building in the world and still an extremely popular tourist attraction.
Full-color photographs, maps, timeline, and sidebars describe the Eiffel Tower built for the Paris Centennial Exposition in 1889 by French engineer, Gustave Eiffel.
Photographs and text provide a detailed description of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with information on the construction of the landmark as a showpiece for the 1889 Universal Exposition of the Products of Industry in France, its subsequent maintenance, and its status as a symbol of the country.
Offers a brief overview of the history of the Eiffel Tower, discussing its design in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, creation, three levels, unique features, and place in French culture.
