Washington: A History of Our National City
Tom Lewis • Basic Books • ISBN-13 978‑0465039210
Washington: A History of Our National City
ISBN-10: 0465039219 · ISBN-13: 978‑0465039210 · 2015
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Lewis Tom presents a comprehensive examination of the development of Washington, D.C., tracing its evolution from a marshy site to the symbolic center of American political power. The narrative explores the complex interplay between the city's monumental urban planning, its architectural identity, and the shifting social dynamics that have defined the capital throughout its history.
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