The great bridge

David McCullough's 'The Great Bridge' tells the dramatic story of building the Brooklyn Bridge, which was the world's longest suspension bridge at the time.

The book explores the challenges, innovations, and human stories behind this iconic structure, set against a backdrop of greed, corruption, and determination during the Age of Optimism.

It delves into the lives of key figures like Washington Roebling and his wife Emily, who faced numerous setbacks during the fourteen-year construction period.