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Washington, D.C. is today the seat of the United States government and a symbol of global political influence. In *Washington*, Fergus M. Bordewich traces the city’s origins from a marshland plagued by early land speculation and slavery to its transformation into the nation’s capital. Through careful research, he details the negotiations, financial schemes, and political maneuvers of founding leaders, while giving voice to the enslaved people who literally built the streets and monuments of the new capital. The book offers a clearer understanding of how Washington navigated urban planning challenges, economic pressures, and the politics of slavery to become the iconic seat of power.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Fergus M. Bordewich
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