Not related, but because I also liked that one, I'll add: Devil in the White City, by Eric Larson Covers the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Light on some of th

Not related, but because I also liked that one, I'll add: Devil in the White City, by Eric Larson Covers the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Light on some of the sorts of details OP is asking for; also follows the thread of a serial killer to keep things interesting for those less interested in the business/engineering, but still good.