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The World Trade Center: A Tribute

The World Trade Center: A Tribute
By Bill Harris

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Towering 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 Center is 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 Times 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.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1206604 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-11-19
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 96 pages

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From Booklist
Bill Harris writes a compact, lively history of the World Trade Center, setting his story within the wider history of New York City, particularly the development of Manhattan skyscrapers. The "biography" of the Trade Center is brought up to September 11, and ample illustrations augment the text. Brad Hooper
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About the Author

Bill Harris, a veteran journalist who worked at The New York Times for more than 20 years, is also the author of The White House.

Customer Reviews

A good history of the towers and New York4
I haven't finished it yet, but it basically gives the history of how skyscrapers came to be in New York, and eventually evolved into the World Trade Center. Only the last part of the book deals with 9/11, and it's clear that this book was put together pretty soon after the tragedy. I think it came out within a couple of months of 9/11. But nonetheless, it's an interesting, easy read for anyone who wants to learn about the towers and their evolution and meaning to the city.

Exactly What I Was Looking For5
This book is exactly what I was looking for. Before September 11th, I couldn't have told you which buildings made up the World Trade Center. "A Tribute" gives the reader a history of the World Trade Center and the surrounding area, with rich photographs and maps. It's filled with interesting information about what went in to the planning and building of the WTC. The focus is not on 9/11. I recommend this book.

A tribute to the World Trade Center, Beyond the Tragedy5
It's been over seven months now since we all witnessed the senseless tragedy of the attack on the WTC. For the longest time, I have been able to look at photographs of ground zero. It just makes my stomach turn.

I have never been to New York City and my knowledge about the Twin Towers was limited to what was reported on during the 9/11 event.

This book is excellent for those who wish to understand the full history behind the towers - beginning in the 1800's with the settling of the area of Manhattan all the way through the end - when the towers were attacked. I felt like giving some history to the buildings and the area where it was located added something that I was missing during the entire media coverage.

The photographs are beautiful and tasteful.

I would highly recommend that you add this book to your collection. It's something that you can look through many years from now and be transported back to significant piece of our American history.