The Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower
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The Birth of a Monument: From Doubt to Design
This chapter explores the groundbreaking conception and design of the Eiffel Tower, detailing the initial skepticism faced by its engineers. It also addresses Gustave Eiffel's vision and the opposition from artists, culminating in a dramatic struggle for the tower's acceptance amid fascinating construction challenges.
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