Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, DC
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Washington, DC, gleams with stately columns and neoclassical temples, a pulsing hub of political power and prowess. But for decades it was one of the worst excuses for a capital city the world had ever seen. Before America became a world power in the twentieth century, Washington City was an eyesore at best and a disgrace at worst. Unfilled swamps, filthy canals, and rutted horse trails littered its landscape. Political bosses hired hooligans and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0762787910
ISBN13:9780762787913
Release Date:November 2015
Publisher:Lyons Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"
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