9781333457549 - The Washington Electrical Hand-Book: Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo;, September, 1904 (Classi... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth historical overview of Washington, D.C. by providing a multifaceted look at the nations' capital. Within this compendium of history, the author examines the planning of the city, construction, its role in both the revolutionary and civil wars, and its current place as the center of the United States government. The book touches on such tangential topics as the history of railroads in the city and the women's suffrage movement. The author's writing is thorough and engaging, their meticulous research and in-depth examination of primary source material providing the reader with a rich tapestry of the city's past. The book successfully reminds us that Washington D.C. has a history and significance beyond its role as the home of the federal government. 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.