First published 1976
David Levering Lewis examines the land that became America's capital city through an interpretive lens. The book traces how this specific territory transformed from its origins into the seat of Federal power beginning in 1790. Lewis analyzes the forces that shaped this unique district over nearly two centuries. He explores the political decisions, geographic factors, and social dynamics that created the nation's capital. The work reveals how the District of Columbia evolved as both a physical place and a symbol of American governance. Lewis offers readers insight into the complex relationship between place and power in American history.
Genres: history, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-non-fiction
Setting: District of Columbia
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
208 pages · Hardcover · W W Norton & Co Inc