It is called the Tower of Towers, symbol not only of a city and nation, but of the self-assurance and promis of an entire age. Yet when it was built, just over a century ago, the Eiffel Tower provoked ire and outrage. Here is the fascinating story of this engineering marvel and the towering genius who built it, Gustave Eiffel. It's a monumental tale of a graceful steel sculpture almost 1,000 fee tall, and of the technological challenges and breakthrough its construction entailed. An unforgettable historical tour of the world's most famous structure. This is an absolute must for your French class.
DVD 1994 Color English 50 mins.
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