Tilt A Skewed History of the Tower of Pisa

One of the indisputable Wonders of the World, its listing silhouette is instantly recognizable the world over. Now Nicholas Shrady tells the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from its curse-ridden beginnings - construction was halted for a century after the erection of the first four stories in 1173 - through earthquakes, world wars, the onslaught of modern tourism, and a $30 million stabilization and restoration. This singular monument stands (five degrees askew) in defiance of logic, gravity, and soaring odds - a mute witness to almost a millennium of history.Shrady, Nicholas is the author of 'Tilt A Skewed History of the Tower of Pisa', published 2004 under ISBN 9780143034506 and ISBN 0143034502.