The Tallest Tower: Eiffel And The Belle Epoque
A comprehensive account of the man who designed and built the tower... The book is written with wit and charm. --Los Angeles Times, April 25, 1975An interesting story interestingly told, and as such it is welcome… offers a particularly clear description of Eiffel's engineering principles. --The New York Times, May 24, 1975Certainly the best biography of a building and the cultural climate which spawned it we've read in a long time. --Kirkus Reviews, April 11, 1975Harriss succeeds admirably... This is a well-organized, exceptionally readable book; entertaining, informative, and highly recommended. --Library Journal, July 1975This volume is a delightful illustrated social history of the tower... so intricately twined with contemporary history. --Scientific American, september 1975