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Washington Burning: How a Frenchman's Vision for Our Nation's Capital Survived Congress, the Founding Fathers, and the Invading British Army
Washington Burning How a Frenchman's Vision for Our Nation's Capital Survived Congress the Founding Fathers and the Invading British Army
Author: Les Standiford
The Riveting Story of the Federal City and the Men Who Built It — In 1814, British troops invaded Washington, consuming President Madison?s hastily abandoned dinner before setting his home and the rest of the city ablaze. The White House still bears scorch and soot marks on its foundation stones. It was only after this British lesson in ?hard war...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307346445
ISBN-10: 0307346447
Publication Date: 5/6/2008
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Crown
Book Type: Hardcover
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