The Eiffel Tower, or Tour Eiffel, is located in Paris and stands on the grounds of the Champs de Mars. It was designed and built by civil engineer and architect Alexandre Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition. The structure stands on four wrought iron legs and attains a height of 324 meters, making it the tallest structure in Paris. The imposing tower is constructed of over 18,000 parts held together by over 2,500,000 rivets. The total weight of the Eiffel Tower is 6,350 metric tons.
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The French Revolution began in 1789 and continued through 1799. This ten year period had a profound impact on France, Europe, and the entire world. It marked the decline of the absolute monarchies and state affairs influenced by church doctrine. The French Revolution marked the rise of the ordinary man, the “Third Estate” and provided him with a voice and means in formulating governmental policy. The era came to an end with Napoléon Bonaparte’s coup d'état in November of 1799.
