The Great Bridge by McCullough, David
The Great Bridge by McCullough, David

The Great Bridge

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and master historian David McCullough. This...
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The Great Bridge by McCullough, David

The Great Bridge

$35.18
The Great Bridge by McCullough, David

The Great Bridge

$35.18
Author: David McCullough
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country's boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America's Eiffel Tower," but charts New York's ascent as a thriving metropolis.

Around 1870, during the Age of Optimism--a time when Americans believed anything was possible--the ambitious idea of constructing an unprecedented bridge across the East River to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn took root. This monumental project demanded a vision and determination on par with the efforts that built the great cathedrals of history.

Spearheaded by the Roebling family, the project faced staggering odds throughout its fourteen years of construction. Bodies were crushed, lives were lost, political empires fell, and waves of public emotion constantly threatened its progress. The Roeblings, too, were not immune to personal tragedies. Yet, Emily Roebling rose above these challenges to become the pivotal force behind the bridge's completion, shattering all societal expectations of her era. This is not just the story of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and the heroes and rascals who either built or exploited this groundbreaking enterprise.

Author: David McCullough
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 01/12/1983
Pages: 636
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.13w x 1.47d
ISBN: 9780671457112


Review Citation(s):
Harvard Business Review 03/01/2008 pg. 45
Newsweek 04/27/2009 pg. 47

About the Author
David McCullough has twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other acclaimed books include The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge, Brave Companions, 1776, The Greater Journey, The American Spirit, The Wright Brothers, and The Pioneers. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. Visit DavidMcCullough.com.
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