The Lost History of the Capitol: The Hidden and Tumultuous Saga of Congress and the Capitol Building

by Edward P Moser and Edward P. Moser

Book Overview

The Lost History of the Capitol is an account of the many bizarre, tragic, and violent episodes that have occurred in and around the Capitol Building, from the founding of the federal capital city in 1790 up to contemporary times, including the events of January 6, 2021. In this 230-year span, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the neighborhoods nearby have witnessed dozens of high-profile scandals, trials, riots, bombings, and personal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493055909
• ISBN13: 9781493055906
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"