Isbn: 9781331461845 - behind the scenes in washington: being a complete and graphic account of the credit investigation, the congressional rings, political intrigues, ... government, in all its various branch (4 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers behind the scenes of the nation's capital, Washington D.C., to reveal the intriguing story of how the city came to be. It delves into the political machinations and compromises that led to its selection as the seat of government, a process fraught with disputes and sectional rivalries. The author explores the early days of the city, its slow growth, and the pivotal event of the War of 1812, when the British burned down the Capitol building, an act that ultimately led to a rapid transformation. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into Washington's early development, highlighting the city's unique layout, the personalities who shaped it, and the challenges it faced in becoming the vibrant center of American political life that it is today. This book provides valuable insight into the complex history of the nation's capital and its place in the broader context of American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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