Great detail - awesome feat of engineering!

Though I currently live in VA, I was born and raised in NYC. This book was truly special to me. It thoroughly expanded my knowledge of such a masterful engineering feat and evoked so many warm memories of gazing upon The Great Bridge as a child.

Details of the design and engineering were interesting despite my lack of education on the subject. The information put forward on the politics added to the interest. My history education gave few details of Tweed and Tammany Hall, so i found that subject very interesting. There was much more to the Brooklyn Bridge than a paragraph in history! I cannot imagine the research that went into this book.

My favorite McCullough book

Writing style is not fluent

Couldn't put it down- imagery is as if I was there in the 19th Century watching this 8th Wonder of the World be constructed before my very eyes.

Fascinating and detailed book. A book I I couldn't easily put down!

Excellent writing and historical account of one of our greatest American symbols and engineering accomplishments. The genius of the Roeblings and dedication of the men who built the bridge is awesome and inspirational.

An excellent work that gives insight into the building of the Brooklyn Bridge along with lots of information about the historic time period.

The book is detailed and reminds one how current issues were ever present even during that age. Enjoyed the book and the journey of the bridge and the builders.