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Eiffel: The Genius Who Reinvented Himself Paperback – Aug. 1 2006

by David I. Harvie (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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The Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most famous tall building in the world, an icon of its own age and ours. It was the dream-child of French engineer Gustave Eiffel, along with Budapest railway station, the Douro Bridge in Portugal and the interior skeleton of the Statue of Liberty. In this new biography of Eiffel, the first for many years, David I. Harvie reveals the determination, struggle and drama which characterised the life of this talented man.

The Eiffel Tower was proposed as the centrepiece for the World Exhibition of 1889, yet the moment the plans were unveiled they were greeted with a storm of protests. An influential Artists' Protest was vocal in its criticism; Eiffel became involved in an extended argument with Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera; and satirists had a field day. Robust in his defence of the tower, Eiffel had the last laugh: when completed, the tower became an instant favourite and a moneyspinner. Yet, at the moment of his triumph, scandal beckoned. While the tower was being built Eiffel had signed contracts for the biggest and riskiest project of his life - the construction of the locks for the Panama Canal. In 1889 the canal company was plunged into liquidation due to mismanagement. Eiffel was charged with breach of trust and swindling and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Although cleared on appeal, the engineer from Dijon never quite recovered from the personal indignity of the scandal. The man who had designed and built aqueducts and bridges throughout the world turned his back on engineering and embarked on an equally illustrious career in the study of aerodynamics.

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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The History Press
  4. Publication date
    Aug. 1 2006
  5. Dimensions
    12.07 x 1.27 x 19.69 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0750933097
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0750933094
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Aug. 1 2006
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0750933097
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0750933094
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 249 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.07 x 1.27 x 19.69 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #518,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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  • H. Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Visionary with Determination
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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    Mr. Eiffel leaves his visionary talent all over the world including the global treasure, The Eiffel Tower. Read this biography and be amazed!
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  • Islington Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the look of this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2016
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    I love the look of this book, however, it is not for me, it is a gift for someone else and will not know how it is received until after Christmas.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2016
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    Excellently presented 'Eiffel's engineering accomplishments.'
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  • JeffH
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018
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    Informative but writer repeats himself to much for my liking.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
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    I love Eiffel
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