Building History: The Tower of Pisa
Famed for its lean that has defied gravity since its inception over 800 years ago, this book chronicles what modern engineers consider to be the most flawed building still standing today. Closed in 1990 due to fears of imminent collapse, a panel of world famous engineers have finally understood why it has been leaning and have solved the engineering problem of arresting any further lean and have stabilized this beautiful bell tower for future generations...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1560068744
ISBN13:9781560068747
Release Date:April 2001
Publisher:Lucent Books
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
Related Subjects
Architecture Buildings Education & Reference Engineering Europe History Italy Technology Teen & Young AdultCustomer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Barter's book on the Tower of Pisa is the only comprehensive book I could find on the tower and is a fascinating history. Barter provides a thorough history of medieval bell towers and defense towers followed by a detailed history of how the tower was constructed, why the tower leans, and what is currently being done to stop the lean.Read this book before visiting Pisa!
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