Washington

From the acclaimed author of "Bound for Canaan" comes a major work of American history on the astonishing compromises an... (more)

From the acclaimed author of "Bound for Canaan" comes a major work of American history on the astonishing compromises and alliances involved in making Washington, D.C., the capital of the new nation.. (less)

In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our natio... (more)

In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. (less)

Before he became the "Father of our Country," George Washington was the father of the American Army. He took an army wit... (more)

Before he became the "Father of our Country," George Washington was the father of the American Army. He took an army with no experience, no tradition, and no training, and fought a protracted war against the British - the best, most disciplined force in the world. In Washington, award-winning author Gerald M. Carbone offers a compelling new look at the military career, lessons, and legacy of America's first general and first president. (less)

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geo... (more)

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Washington"-- (less)

"On January 24, 1791, President George Washington chose the site for the young nation's capital: ten miles square, it st... (more)

"On January 24, 1791, President George Washington chose the site for the young nation's capital: ten miles square, it stretched from the highest point of navigation on the Potomac River, and encompassed the ports of Georgetown and Alexandria. From the moment the federal government moved to the District of Columbia in December 1800, Washington has been central to American identity and life. Shaped by politics and intrigue, poverty and largess, contradictions and compromises, Washington has been, from its beginnings, the stage on which our national dramas have played out. In Washington, the historian Tom Lewis paints a sweeping portrait of the capital city whose internal conflicts and promise have mirrored those of America writ large. Breathing life into the men and women who struggled to help the city realize its full potential, he introduces us to the mercurial French artist who created an ornate plan for the city 'en grande'; members of the nearly forgotten anti-Catholic political party who halted construction of the Washington monument for a quarter century; and the cadre of congressmen who maintained segregation and blocked the city's progress for decades. In the twentieth century Washington's Mall and streets would witness a Ku Klux Klan march, the violent end to the encampment of World War I 'Bonus Army' veterans, the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and the painful rebuilding of the city in the wake of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. 'It is our national center,' Frederick Douglass once said of Washington, DC; 'It belongs to us, and whether it is mean or majestic, whether arrayed in glory or covered in shame, we cannot but share its character and its destiny.' Interweaving the story of the city's physical transformation with a nuanced account of its political, economic, and social evolution, Lewis tells the powerful history of Washington, DC--the site of our nation's highest ideals and some of our deepest failures"-- (less)

"From seeing glacier-capped mountains at Mount Rainier National Park to viewing Seattle from the top of the Space Needle... (more)

"From seeing glacier-capped mountains at Mount Rainier National Park to viewing Seattle from the top of the Space Needle, there's lots to see and do in Washington! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Washington special."--Amazon.com. (less)

Discover Washington with Moon Travel Guides! Whether you're headed to top of the Space Needle or Mount Rainier, explore... (more)

Discover Washington with Moon Travel Guides! Whether you're headed to top of the Space Needle or Mount Rainier, explore the unique culture and rugged wilderness of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington. With Moon Washington's practical tips, myriad activities, and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Spending more time in the city? Try Moon Seattle. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. (less)

Presents basic information about Washington, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest. (more)

Presents basic information about Washington, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest. (less)

In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our natio... (more)

In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. (less)

This "perceptive" and "satisfying" biography of George Washington by an award-winning historian "deserves a place on eve... (more)

This "perceptive" and "satisfying" biography of George Washington by an award-winning historian "deserves a place on every American's bookshelf" (The New York Times Book Review). James Thomas Flexner's masterful four-volume biography of America's first president, which received a special Pulitzer Prize citation and a National Book Award for its concluding installment, is the definitive chronicle of Washington's life and a classic work of American history. In this single-volume edition, Flexner brilliantly distills his sweeping study to offer readers "the most convincing evocation of the man and his deeds written within the compass of one book" (Los Angeles Times). In graceful and dramatic prose, Flexner peels back the myths surrounding Washington to reveal the true complexity of his character. The only founding father from Virginia to free all his slaves, Washington was a faithful husband who harbored deep romantic feelings for his best friend's wife. An amateur soldier, he prepared for his role as commander in chief of the Continental army by sending out to Philadelphia bookshops for treatises on military strategy. As president, he set many democratic precedents--including the two-term limit and the appointment of an advisory cabinet--yet routinely excluded his vice president, John Adams, from important decisions. The George Washington that emerges in these pages is a shrewd statesman, a wise commander, a brave patriot, and above all, "an ordinary man pushed to greatness by the extraordinary times in which he lived" (The Christian Science Monitor). In tracing Washington's evolution from privileged son of the landed gentry to "the indispensable man" without whom the United States as we know it would not exist, Flexner presents a hero worthy of admiration not only for his remarkable strengths, but also for his all-too-human weaknesses. (less)

You may think you know George Washington, but there's more to our preeminent founding father than you've been told. Wash... (more)

You may think you know George Washington, but there's more to our preeminent founding father than you've been told. Washington chips away the marble to reveal the man at the heart of our nation's story. (less)