The World Trade Center : A Tribute by Bill Harris (2001, Hardcover) G3E

Description: Product infoThe World Trade Center : A Tribute by Bill Harris (2001, Hardcover)Books > NonfictionProduct InformationTowering over the skyline of the greatest city on earth, the World Trade Center stood as twin pillars of international commerce and prosperity. From investment bankers to portfolio traders, the leaders of the business world made deals that touched the lives of all the other nations and peoples of the world. The World Trade Center could never have been more than a dream without the vision and heroism of a brilliant corps of planners, engineers, and builders. They not only made buildings, but created an epicenter of growth and success for people all over the earth. Written by a leading expert on New York's history and landmarks, this book traces the efforts of mayors and other politicians over the years to pave the way for this supreme monument. The author deftly weaves together political, architectural, and financial history. With more than 120 magnificent color photos, The World Trade Centers a glorious tribute to the financial district and the Twin Towers. Although the buildings are no more, they will inspire future generations of Americans as the summit of architectural ambition and the zenith of human achievement. Bill Harris, the author of more than one hundred books, has an unparalleled knowledge of New York's history, architecture, and landmarks. A veteran journalist who worked for the new York Time for more than 20 years, he has written daily radio spots for that newspaper and New York Newsday, and has been an editor for leading news syndicates.Product IdentifiersPublisherRunning Press Book PublishersISBN-100762413158ISBN-139780762413157eBay Product ID (ePID)2184333Product Key FeaturesFormatBook, HardcoverPublication Year2001LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight320.7 OzWidth8.5in.Length11in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition22Dewey Decimal725/.23/097IllustratedYesCopyright Date2001AuthorBill HarrisNumber of Pages96 PagesLc Classification NumberNa6233.N5w6747 2001Publication Date2001-11-19Lccn2001-096782Use this productClose

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Type: Illustrated Book

Era: 2000s

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket

Region: American Northeast, World

Country: USA

Age Level: Adults, Young Adults

City: New York

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Subjects: History & Military

Book Title: WORLD Trade Center : a Tribute

Item Length: 11in.

Item Width: 8.5in.

Author: Bill Harris

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Topic: Buildings / General, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Photojournalism, General, United States / 21st Century, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa)

Publisher: Running Press

Publication Year: 2001

Genre: Photography, Travel, Architecture, History, Political Science

Item Weight: 320.7 Oz

Number of Pages: 96 Pages