Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, 1848-1868

by Cokie Roberts

Book Overview

In this engrossing and informative companion to her New York Times bestsellers Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty, Cokie Roberts marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War by offering a riveting look at Washington, D.C. and the experiences, influence, and contributions of its women during this momentous period of American history.

With the outbreak of the Civil War, the small, social Southern town of Washington, D.C. found itself caught...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062002767
• ISBN13: 9780062002761
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.8" x 9.2"