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The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

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You’ve seen it in films, now learn the history behind the making of the magnificent bridge that continues to capture the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From the first vision to construction challenges and the climate of the era, get to know the Brooklyn Bridge from the ground up.

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.

Around 1870, during the Age of Optimism—a time when Americans believed anything was possible—the ambitious idea of constructing a...

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