Elizabeth Mann Books
The Brooklyn Bridge
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.
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Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.
Read MoreThe Roman Colosseum
Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.
Read MoreThe Panama Canal
Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.
Read MoreMacchu Picchu
Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.
Read MoreThe Hoover Dam
Describes the engineering, construction, and social and historical contexts of the Hoover Dam.
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