
Freedom's Cap
“A tale of political intrigue, famous personalities, technological innovations and bitter feuds, all under the pervasive shadow of slavery.” —Steve Raymond, The Seattle Times
The modern United States Capitol is a triumph of both engineering and design. But the history of the Capitol is also the history of America''s most tumultuous years. As the new Capitol rose above Washington''s skyline, battles...
“A tale of political intrigue, famous personalities, technological innovations and bitter feuds, all under the pervasive shadow of slavery.” —Steve Raymond, The Seattle Times
The modern United States Capitol is a triumph of both engineering and design. But the history of the Capitol is also the history of America''s most tumultuous years. As the new Capitol rose above Washington''s skyline, battles...