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Eiffel's Tower
The Thrilling Story Behind Paris' Beloved Monument and the Extraordinary World's Fair That Introduc
Jill Jonnes3.8
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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.