Historical dictionary of Washington, D.C.
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Historical dictionary of Washington, D.C.
(Historical dictionaries of cities of the world, No. 12)
Scarecrow Press, 2003
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Bibliography: p. 249-300
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Devoted to the history of our nation's capital, uniquely situated within a federal district created from land donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, this Dictionary uses an A to Z approach to describe buildings, landmarks, events, and people, both living and dead, who have made an impact on Washington. Highlights: o Architects and city planners o Artists o Civil rights leaders o Educators o Mayors and administrators o Musicians and composers, and entertainers o Religious leaders o Scientists o Writers and poets The introduction, in narrative style, summarizes the history of government and economy, cultural life, education, parks, construction of the national capital, the war of 1812, the growth of the city, and much
目次
Chapter 1 Editor's Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Maps Chapter 5 Chronology Chapter 6 Introduction Chapter 7 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Appendix 1: Washington D.C., at a Glance Chapter 10 Appendix 2: Washington History Collections Chapter 11 Appendix 3: Calendar of Annual Events Chapter 12 Appendix 4: Mayors, Governors, and Founding Commissioners Chapter 13 Appendix 5: Buildings and Architects Chapter 14 About the Author
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